Korean Church marks 200th birth anniversary of first priest, St. Andrew Kim
Born on August 21, 1821, St. Andrew Kim Taegon was martyred for his faith on September 16, 1846. He was declared a saint in 1984.
‘God is not a liar’ – Invalidly baptized priest thankful for God’s Providence
When a priest is ordained, his hands are anointed with oil. They are then wiped clean with a white linen cloth -- it’s called a maniturgium.
Pope at Audience: Solidarity needed to rebuild post-pandemic community
In his catechesis at the Wednesday General Audience, Pope Francis urges everyone to combine authentic solidarity with the virtue of faith in order to heal social ills in the post-pandemic world.
Pope Francis prays for children suffering in Ukraine
As Christmas approaches next Sunday, Pope Francis recalled the many children of Ukraine who will be unable to celebrate the birth of...
‘From Tourist to Pilgrim’: Let yourself be transformed!
As we prepare to live and celebrate the 2025 Jubilee Year, Vatican Media presents a 16-episode series of podcasts entitled “From Tourist...
Pope at Audience: Meekness unites us, anger drives us apart
At the Wednesday General Audience, Pope Francis reflects on Jesus’ invitation to meekness in the third Beatitude, and urges Christians to be people of mercy and hope.