Pope Francis: No tolerance for racism, but without violence
Pope Francis spoke at the General Audience about the protests in the United States following the killing of George Floyd, saying we cannot claim to defend the sacredness of every human life while turning a blind eye to racism and exclusion.
Minnesota archbishop calls on Holy Spirit amid civil unrest, pandemic
Calling on faith in the Holy Spirit's presence amid civil unrest and a global pandemic, Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis celebrated Pentecost May 31 at the Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul.
American priest heading for beatification died amid a global pandemic
Fr. Michael McGivney, an American priest soon to be beatified, died amid a 19th-century pandemic which may have been caused by a coronavirus.
Pope marks anniversary of ‘Laudato Si” with call to prayer, action
Commemorating the fifth anniversary of his encyclical on the environment, Pope Francis called on Christians to join in prayer and acts of care for the Earth and for the poor.
Pope Francis to pray the rosary with the Shrines of the world
The Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization announces that Pope Francis is to join Marian sanctuaries across the world, to pray to the Virgin Mary for help amidst the pandemic.
Pope Francis encourages Christians to be generous witnesses
During the General Audience, Pope Francis encourages the faithful to be generous witnesses of Christ in preparation for the liturgical feast of the Ascension of the Lord.