Singapore’s anticipation of Papal visit ignites dialogue on societal change
As the nation prepares for its first papal visit in nearly four decades, the dialogue about the interplay between faith and public policy is intensifying.
Pope at Audience: ‘Life is reborn at Christmas’
Pope Francis invites Christians to make a crib in their homes as a preparation for Christmas, noting that in a world in which weapons continue to be manufactured, the crib is “an artisanal image of peace.”
“Come and See”: Theme for World Day of Communications
The theme for the 2021 World Day of Social Communications chosen by Pope Francis echo the words of the Apostle Philip, so as to recall that communication consists in "encountering people as and where they are".
Patriarch Pizzaballa fears long war in Gaza, calls for ceasefire
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, is saddened, but not entirely surprised, by the horror taking place in...
Pope appeals for release of 317 schoolgirls kidnapped in Nigeria
Pope Francis joins the Bishops of Nigeria in appealing for the release of 317 schoolgirls who were abducted in northwest Nigeria on Friday.
Spare a thought for refugees on United Nations World Refugee Day
At the conclusion of last Sunday's Angelus, Pope Francis reminded the world that Tuesday 20 June marks the United Nations World Refugee Day.