Cardinal Bertone gives account of 2013 conclave
VATICAN — Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the former Vatican Secretary of State, offered his perspective on the conclave that elected Pope Francis, in a candid...
Christians, Muslims and Buddhists together for the Virgin of Nyaunglebin
Around 100,000 people from different religions last week participated in an annual pilgrimage to the Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in Nyaunglebin, 145 km north of Yangon.
Spread ‘joy’ of Jesus’ friendship, Pope tells teens
VATICAN CITY (20 Dec 2013) - Pope Francis encouraged teens to be living witnesses of their faith in his remarks during an audience with...
Resignation of the Bishop of Miri, appointment of successor
VATICAN CITY — The Holy Father, on 30 October 2013, accepted the resignation from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Miri , by...
The opening of the 13th Synod of Bishops
VATICAN CITY —The 13th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on the New Evangelisation was declared open by Pope Benedict XVI during...
Pope to Catholic politicians: seek the common good
VATICAN CITY — At the end of his general audience on 26 September, Pope Benedict called on Catholic politicians to work for the common...