Pope Francis adds feast of Saint Faustina to Roman Calendar
Pope Francis makes the feast of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska an optional memorial for the universal Church, celebrated on 5 October.
Catholic Church denounces martial law order in Korea
Catholic Church officials in South Korea have joined several other religious groups in denouncing President Yoon Suk Yeol’s now-retracted...
Crown of Thorns returns to Notre Dame of Paris
The cathedral's large doors open to let in the fading light of day. The cross emerges, and behind it, an army of men in great white cloaks...
Pope at Angelus: The Trinity is love in service of the world
On the feast of the Most Holy Trinity, Pope Francis tells the faithful during the Angelus that God loves the world, despite its sins.
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 confirms Catholics still forbidden to join Masonic lodges
Responding to a question from a Filipino Bishop, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, with the approval of Pope Francis, reaffirms...