Women turn grief into courage
International Women’s Day is being commemorated today in the context of the coronavirus pandemic in which thousands of women have lost their loved ones.
Pope: St Teresa of Ávila shows importance of women in Church and society
Pope Francis marks the 50th anniversary of the proclamation of Saint Teresa of Ávila as a Doctor of the Church, and stresses her importance even today, especially in highlighting the role of women in the Church and in society.
Pope expresses shock for Canadian Residential School discovery and prays for healing
Pope Francis on Sunday expressed his pain for “the shocking discovery in Canada of the remains of 215 children, pupils of the Kamloops Indian Residential School, in the province of British Columbia.”
Caritas calls for fairer food systems that include women and local farmers
Caritas Internationalis urged decision-makers to include the rights of the poor in all discussions and decision-making processes.
St. Januarius’ blood liquefies for the second time in 2021
The blood of St. Januarius, patron of the Italian city of Naples, liquefied on Sunday.
Pope on World Day of Poor: the poor are treasure of the Church
Pope Francis offered his greetings to participants from around the world gathered for the Fifth World Day of the Poor with a video message given in Spanish.