Pope Francis applauds women on International Women’s Day
On International Women's Day, Pope Francis calls for an applause for women, saying "they deserve it," while praising their "tender hearts" and "ability to construct a more humane society."
Pope Francis: The Church is a vocational symphony
Pope Francis releases his Message for the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, the Fourth Sunday of Easter – also known as Good Shepherd Sunday.
Seoul archbishop expresses concern as North Korea severs all communication with South
Archbishop Peter Soon-taick Chung of Seoul and Apostolic Administrator of Pyongyang, has voiced deep concern over the growing divide...
Holy See: Religious freedom is violated in one third of the world
Human rights, including those against freedom of thought, conscience and religion, continue to be violated on an alarming scale across the...
Vatican modifies distribution of ashes for Ash Wednesday
The Congregation for Divine Worship releases a note laying out the procedures priests around the world are to follow for the distribution of ashes at the start of Lent.
Myanmar’s bishops urge military to end violence, start dialogue
As protests against the military coup intensify in Myanmar, the country’s Catholic bishops have issued another statement, calling on the army to refrain from violence and peacefully resolve the crisis through dialogue.