Pope’s June prayer intention: ‘For those fleeing their own countries’
Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of June 2024, and invites everyone to pray for people who flee their home countries.
800 years on, St Francis’ tunic returns to Egypt
When Saint Francis made his renowned journey to Egypt in 1219, he was wearing the humble tunic which went on to become characteristic of...
Pope Francis clears path for canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis
Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, met Thursday with Pope Francis, who approved the...
Symposium on Palliative Care promotes human dignity at end of life
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, in collaboration with the Pontifical Academy for Life, is hosting a Symposium on Palliative...
Paladino unveils ‘Cross of Joy’ for World Children’s Day in Rome
Renowned artist Mimmo Paladino creates a 4-metre-tall "Cross of Joy," blending Christian and fairytale imagery, for World Children’s Day in Rome on May 25-26.
Pope: ‘Chinese Catholics bear witness to faith in charity and mercy’
Pope Francis recalls the 100th anniversary of the Concilium Sinense in Shanghai, and encourages Chinese Catholics to testify to their...