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 to those who guide the fate of peoples: have the courage to disarm
More than 30,000 pilgrims, including rectors and volunteers from Marian shrines as well as members of Marian movements, confraternities...
COVID-19: Vatican Holy Week celebrations without public participation
The Prefecture of the Papal Household announces that Holy Week celebrations in Rome will take place without the physical presence of the faithful, in an attempt to contain the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Church in Indonesia launches early childhood care initiative for Catholic families
The Parents’ Care for Early Childhood Movement was formally inaugurated on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at St. Joseph Freinademetz Parish Church...
Canadian Bishops pledge $30 million to support residential schools survivors
Following last week’s formal statement of apology to indigenous communities who suffered in “Indian Residential Schools”, Canada's bishops have announced a $30 million national financial pledge.
Dicastery sends Message to Buddhists on Feast of Vesak 2024
The celebration of Vesak, this hallowed time for you that commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha