Feminism and Catholic identity: online diploma in Social Doctrine of the Church
Around 25 Catholic leaders will be gathering online, from 11 to 25 July, to discuss the theme for the Sixth International Diploma in the Social Doctrine of the Church: "Women in public life: feminism and Catholic identity in the 21st century".
Pope prays for all mothers ahead of Nativity of Virgin Mary
“Mary experienced the tenderness of God as a daughter, full of grace, in order to share this tenderness as a mother through her union with...
Pope prays for war victims as Ukraine conflict marks six months
At the conclusion of the General Audience, Pope Francis renewed his invitation to everyone to pray for peace from the Lord for "the...
Financial scandal shows Vatican reforms are working, pope tells media
Questions about Vatican finances, especially those involving a real estate deal in London, are serious, but they also are a sign that reforms begun by Pope Benedict XVI are working, Pope Francis said.
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.
Saint Mary Major’s Holy Door is open
The Holy Door of the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major has officially been opened. The ceremony, on Wednesday, 1 January, was presided...