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 highlights St. Joseph’s ‘father’s heart and creative courage’
Ahead of Saturday’s solemnity of St. Joseph, Pope Francis held out Jesus' foster father as a model for Christians, drawing attention...
Rosary marathon to end with prayers that Mary undo ‘knots’ tied by COVID-19
Pope Francis will conclude the Catholic Church’s monthlong rosary marathon with special prayers to Mary, Undoer of Knots, one of his favorite titles for the mother of Jesus.
WHO says novel coronavirus not pandemic, fighting misinformation crucial
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said Tuesday that the novel coronavirus epidemic has not become a pandemic but an outbreak with multiple foresides, and that fighting against the "epidemic of information," rumours or false information, is crucial, reported Xinhua News Agency.
Pope prays for peace in Israel and Palestine: ‘Every war is a defeat!’
Pope Francis calls for attacks to cease as he prays for peace in Israel and Palestine.
Russian Bishops: Consecration to Mary is prayer, not magic
Russia's Catholic Bishops hail Pope Francis' decision to consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, recalling that consecration to Our Lady is an act of faith and prayer, and not recourse to some sort of magic.