Pope to Papuans: God draws close to those who feel far away
At Sunday Mass in Port Moresby, Pope Francis says that those on the margins of society are united with God and with their fellow humans.
Pope on World Water Day: ‘Do not waste or pollute’
Marking World Water Day, Pope Francis sends a message calling for an urgent change of lifestyle so as not to waste or pollute water, and ensure that this basic human right is made accessible to all.
World Day of the Poor: Pope Francis organises lunch with 1300 poor people
Lunch with some of the poor people of Rome has become tradition for Pope Francis as he, along with the global Church, celebrate World Day...
Pope: Human trafficking an ‘open wound’ in the body of Christ and humanity
Pope Francis has released a video message on the occasion of the World Day of Prayer and Reflection against Human Trafficking, marked in the Catholic Church ...
International slavery abolition day highlights plight of victims of modern slavery
Every year on 2 December, the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery shines the spotlight on the atrocities of modern slavery that still exist in the world.
College opens first ‘earth chapel’ in the Philippines
A college in the Philippines has opened the country’s first-ever “earth chapel” to instill a greater love of creation among the faithful.