Martyrs of Damascus canonization a ‘sign of hope for Christians’
On the night of July 9, 1860, eleven men—eight Franciscan friars and three lay Maronites, known collectively as the eleven martyrs of...
Pope abolishes Committee for World Children’s Day
After placing the Pontifical Committee for the World Children’s Day under the Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life last August—changing...
UNiTE to cease violence against ‘her’
November 25 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls. Despite progress in various societies...
Pope Francis thanks elderly and sick priests for their faithful witness
The Pope sends a message to those participating in the Day of Prayer and Fraternity for elderly and sick priests in the Italy’s Lombardy region.
Pope: May we welcome, accompany, support and integrate migrants
Pope Francis encouraged everyone to contribute to “Building the future with migrants and refugees,” recalling the theme of today's World...
Pope to pray for victims of war and violence on All Souls Day
Pope Francis says the festivity on 2 November is an occasion to pray, in a special way, for all victims of war and violence.