The ‘luminous land’ of Malta awaits the arrival of Pope Francis
Only a few more hours remain before the start of the 36th Apostolic Journey of Pope Francis, a two-day journey taking place Saturday and Sunday.
Pope establishes World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Pope Francis has decided to institute a Church-wide celebration of a World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. Starting this year, it will be held on the fourth Sunday of July, close to the liturgical memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus.
Vatican sends greeting for Hindu feast of Deepavali
The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue sends a message to all Hindus on the occasion of Deepavali, also known as the Festival of Lights
World Food Day: Pope urges leaders to listen to those at the end of...
Pope Francis chose a two-pronged approach for his message on World Food Day this year, decrying the fact that so much money is spent on...
‘God is not a liar’ – Invalidly baptized priest thankful for God’s Providence
When a priest is ordained, his hands are anointed with oil. They are then wiped clean with a white linen cloth -- it’s called a maniturgium.
Pope: ‘I was thinking of retiring, but instead I surrendered to God’
“First of all, I want to say thank you to all of you who have worked so hard; I would like you to pass on this message also to the other...