UN Refugee Convention protecting the rights of refugees for 70 years
70 years from the landmark UN Refugee Convention, the number of refugees in the world are the highest ever seen. A UNHCR Representative talks about the lasting value of the Convention.
The “Legion of Mary”, compassionate face of the Church
To be "the compassionate face of the Church in Indonesia": this is the appeal made by Indonesian Cardinal Ignatius Suharyo, Archbishop of Jakarta, to the "Legion of Mary" (or "Legio Mariae").
Marking World Day of the Poor among the downtrodden
Catholic communities across Asia celebrated the Fifth World Day of the Poor, an observance established by Pope Francis to highlight the place of the poor in the life of the Church.
Caritas New Zealand assists Tonga with emergency aid
On the ground, Caritas New Zealand is assisting Caritas Tonga to ensure emergency aid gets to people on the island.
Ash Wednesday: We implore the peace only God can give
Cardinal Pietro Parolin presides over the customary Mass on Ash Wednesday in Rome's Basilica of Santa Sabina in place of Pope Francis, who...
Pope at Easter Vigil: May we see, hear, proclaim that Jesus is Risen
Pope Francis attended the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday evening in St. Peter's Basilica, filled with 5,500 pilgrims. This celebration is...