Human Fraternity Day online event highlights need for solidarity
During a virtual ceremony commemorating the first-ever International Day for Human Fraternity on Thursday, Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmad Al-Tayyeb, highlight the importance of fraternity and solidarity.
Pope Francis to scouts: True joy comes from God’s love, not things
VATICAN CITY — Worldly possessions do not make people happy; only knowing Jesus’ love and having love for others can do that, Pope Francis told a group of Catholic European scouts.
Philippine bishops congratulate country’s first Nobel Peace laureate
The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines has greeted Maria Ressa for winning this year’s Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to “safeguard freedom of expression” in the country.
Pope will find ‘strong and multicultural’ Church in Papua New Guinea
As Pope Francis prepares to visit Papua New Guinea in September, the Superior General of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart shares the...
At Baptism Mass Pope recalls importance of preserving Christian identity
Celebrating the morning Mass in the majestic beauty of the Sistine Chapel, Pope Francis personally administered the Sacrament of Baptism on sixteen infants, nine girls and seven boys...
‘First’ church in Japan celebrates 150th anniversary
Tsukiji Church, a cornerstone of Catholic heritage in Tokyo, celebrated its 150th anniversary with a Thanksgiving Mass on June 30...