Pope at Mass: ‘Divine Mercy opens us to suffering of others’
For the first time since the outbreak of the pandemic, Mass was celebrated in St. Peter's Basilica on Divine Mercy Sunday, after the feast...
As New Year begins, Pope Francis says, ‘Mary gives us hope’
In his homily during the Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God, Pope Francis invites the faithful to rediscover “the enthusiasm of going” and “the wonder of seeing,”...
Jakarta Catholics gather to celebrate ‘Year of Hope’
Catholics from across the Jakarta Archdiocese gathered at the Our Lady of Akita Prayer Garden in Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK)-2 on Feb. 15 to...
Pope at Mass for departed Bishops: Learn to trust in the Lord
More than 200 prelates - 17 Cardinals and 190 Bishops - have died in the past twelve months. On Thursday, Pope Francis celebrated Mass for the repose of their souls.
Covid-19: Pope establishes emergency fund
Pope Francis establishes an emergency fund to aid those being “tragically impacted” by the Covid-19 virus.
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly is the “ultimate gift”
The founder of the Catholic Grandparents Association says the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly is an acknowledgment of the vital role they play in family life.