Vatican Christmas tree arrives in St. Peter’s Square
A 25-meter-tall red fir tree is now standing in St. Peter’s Square. This year, the tree comes from the Val d’Ultimo area in the province...
Fears of disease as earthquake cleanup continues, building codes questioned
The death toll in the deadly earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria tops 41,000, with millions left without a shelter in both nations. Meanwhile Turkish authorities are focusing on shoddy building practices which are being blamed for exacerbating the destruction.
Pope Francis to visit 4 nations across Asia and Oceania in September
The Holy See Press Office announced on Friday that Pope Francis will visit three nations in Asia and one in Oceania in early September.
Fratelli tutti: ‘Don’t just read it, pray it’
Fr Kevin Irwin suggests "Fratelli tutti" should be both read and prayed because it is "nothing less than about a way to reread and to live the Gospel for our times".
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 at Easter Urbi et Orbi: Christ is risen! All begins anew!
Following the Easter Sunday Mass, Pope Francis delivers his Easter message and blessing "To the City and the World," praying especially...