Pope sends aid to Albania earthquake victims
Pope Francis sends a first contribution of 100,000 euros in aid of the Albanian population affected by a major earthquake.
Pope at Angelus: Be transformed by the Word of God
Pope Francis encouraged pilgrims to read the Gospel every day to be inspired and transformed with the newness and joy of God.
The International Youth Advisory Body to meet in the Vatican
From October 28 to 31, 2025, the International Youth Advisory Body (IYAB) will meet in Rome at the offices of the Dicastery for Laity...
After Beirut explosion, Lebanon turns to St. Charbel
At least one massive explosion rocked the Lebanese capital of Beirut Tuesday afternoon, which ignited fires and destroyed buildings in the city’s port area, caused damage across the city, and has reportedly flooded hospitals with casualties.
Pope proclaims Jubilee: ‘May hope fill our days!’
“Hope” is the overarching theme of the upcoming Ordinary Jubilee of 2025, a theme reflected in the opening words of the Bull of...
Bedside care: Rome priest chronicles ministering while sick with COVID-19
Before 19 November, Father Valerio Bortolotti’s Facebook posts had been the usual updates and reminders about parish activities, formation courses and video-recorded Masses outdoors with lax mask usage among the celebrants.