Pope: more than ever today the world needs the Good News of peace
Pope Francis releases his message for World Mission Day 2023 and urges the faithful to join in bringing the Gospel to today’s broken world following the example of the disciples on the way to Emmaus.
Pope Francis: Lent calls us to journey together in hope
The central theme of Pope Francis’ Lenten Message is encapsulated in the phrase "Let us journey together in hope," which ties into the...
From Pius XI to Pope Francis: A history of Spiritual Exercises at the Vatican
For nearly 100 years, popes have set aside time for an annual retreat and meditation on spiritual exercises.
Pope urges Consecrated men and women to make room for God’s action
As the Church marks the 28th World Day for Consecrated Life on Friday, Pope Francis has encouraged the world’s religious men and women to...
Caritas Internationalis launches appeal for Gaza
Caritas Internationalis launches an urgent appeal to bring medical assistance to the population affected by the current bombardment of Gaza.
Pope Francis to Singapore’s Catholics: Follow St. Francis Xavier in spreading God’s love
At Mass with approximately 50,000 Catholics in Singapore on Thursday, Pope Francis recalled the example of the great missionary to Asia...