Japanese Church releases theme song for Pope’s visit
“Protect All Life” is the theme and logo of the visit of Pope Francis to Japan, 23 to 26 November. Japanese bishops have now released the theme song of the visit.
Polish bishops open beatification process for parents of St John Paul II
The Polish bishops’ conference has agreed to begin the canonisation process for the parents of Saint John Paul II.
Pope Francis: ‘We begin to die when we forget about death’
Pope Francis sent a video message to participants in the 4th World Meeting of Young People, organized by Scholas Occurrentes and World ORT.
Pope Francis adds feast of Our Lady of Loreto to Roman Calendar
Pope Francis has decreed that the feast of Our Lady of Loreto be included in the Roman Calendar as an optional memorial to be celebrated on 10 December.
Jewish, Christian, Muslim leaders sign declaration against euthanasia
Representatives from the Catholic and Orthodox churches and the Muslim and Jewish faiths signed a joint declaration at the Vatican reaffirming each religion's clear opposition to euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide.
Relics of Canadian saints stolen from Quebec City’s Cathedral
The Cathedral Basilica of Notre Dame de Quebec in Quebec City is working to replace relics of Canadian saints that were stolen after a break-in last month.