Benedict XVI celebrates his 93rd birthday during coronavirus lockdown
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI celebrated his 93rd birthday Thursday at his Vatican residence during Italy’s coronavirus lockdown.
Pope Francis: Ask God for the gift of conversion in Advent
We should ask God for the gift of conversion this Advent, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday.
St Stephen’s martyrdom shows ‘true meaning of Christmas,’ Pope Francis says
The death of St Stephen, the Church’s first martyr, teaches Catholics to renew their commitment to charity and self-gift, part of the meaning of Christmas, Pope Francis said Thursday.
Philippine Bishops urge Catholics to be charitable despite pandemic
The Bishops of the Philippines conclude their plenary Assembly with a call for Catholics to let their faith shine through acts of charity and mercy, as Pope Francis invites the local Church to be "a home with open doors."
Saint Mary Major’s Holy Door is open
The Holy Door of the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major has officially been opened. The ceremony, on Wednesday, 1 January, was presided...
Pope praises ‘generous service’ of late Cardinal Sim of Brunei
Pope Francis sends his condolences upon the death of Cardinal Cornelius Sim, who was the first priest, bishop and Cardinal of Brunei. The Pope had made him a Cardinal 6 months ago, on 28 November 2020.