400 years of Propaganda Fide: a look back
It is four hundred years since Pope Gregory XV founded the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, formerly known as the Sacred...
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 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.
Pope Francis applauds women on International Women’s Day
On International Women's Day, Pope Francis calls for an applause for women, saying "they deserve it," while praising their "tender hearts" and "ability to construct a more humane society."
Marking World Day of the Poor among the downtrodden
Catholic communities across Asia celebrated the Fifth World Day of the Poor, an observance established by Pope Francis to highlight the place of the poor in the life of the Church.
Pope: Too many people are still trapped in slavery
“Your charism is of flagrant actuality, unfortunately!” Pope Francis told members of “Trinitarian International Solidarity” gathered in the Vatican on Monday.