Way of the Cross meditations written by children: Jesus calms our fears
Pope Francis has entrusted the preparation of the meditations for this year's Good Friday Way of the Cross to the Agesci Scout Group “Foligno I” (Umbria) and the Roman Parish of Santi Matiri di Uganda (Holy Martyrs of Uganda).
Nurses congregated for their 20th World Congress in Kuching
The International Catholic Committee of Nurses and Medical Social Assistants (CICIAMS) held its 20th World Congress in Kuching from 4 to 7 September, hosted by the Catholic Nurses Guild of Malaysia.
Pope’s September prayer intention: For abolition of the death penalty
In his prayer intention for September, Pope Francis calls on all people of good will “to mobilize for the abolition of the death penalty...
Streaming in sign language for the Easter Triduum
For the Easter Triduum, Vatican News creates an ad hoc YouTube channel with translations of the liturgical celebrations into Sign Language for people with hearing and communication disabilities.
Exuberant celebrations for Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico
As parties and fireworks for the feast continue long into the night in Mexico City, Pope Francis reminds Catholics of the indigenous...
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...