Francis urges priests to be faithful in time of ‘ecclesial purification’
Pope Francis published a letter Sunday to encourage all priests to remain steadfast and prayerful during this time of purification after revelations of abuse by some priests, so that there may be a renewal of holiness in the priesthood.
Relics of Canadian saints stolen from Quebec City’s Cathedral
The Cathedral Basilica of Notre Dame de Quebec in Quebec City is working to replace relics of Canadian saints that were stolen after a break-in last month.
Christmas says, 'You are loved,' Pope says in homily
Christmas night tells each person, no matter how poor or sinful, that they are utterly and totally loved by God, Pope Francis said as he celebrated Jesus' birth.
Chinese churches closed in response to coronavirus
Churches in Hubei, the epicenter of the virus, were shut last Sunday. This week, two more provinces announced a ban on church services.
Pope’s message for World Day of Prayer for Vocations
Pope Francis sends a message to mark the 57th World Day of Prayer for Vocations, celebrated on 3 May.
American priest heading for beatification died amid a global pandemic
Fr. Michael McGivney, an American priest soon to be beatified, died amid a 19th-century pandemic which may have been caused by a coronavirus.