Pope to Synod: The Holy Spirit guides us toward harmony and respectful listening
Pope Francis reminds the Synodal Assembly that the Holy Spirit is the Synod's protagonist, no one else, and calls for expressing one's self freely
Pope Francis says he will appoint women to Dicastery for Bishops
Pope Francis has announced his intention to appoint two women to the Dicastery of Bishops, who will therefore be involved in the process of...
Vatican’s liturgy congregation stresses importance of Sunday of the Word of God
The Vatican’s liturgy congregation issued a note Saturday encouraging Catholic parishes around the world to celebrate the Sunday of the Word of God with new vigor.
Pope Leo XIV’s first General Audience: Love does not calculate
In his first General Audience as Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV continued with Pope Francis' Jubilee series on the theme of “Jesus Christ, Our Hope...
Chinese authorities crack down on mainland house churches with Hong Kong ties
The crackdown is seen as an attempt by Beijing to tighten control over visiting Hongkongers in response to many Christians having taken to the streets of Hong Kong in support of the protesters.
Vatican’s Deepavali message: Building World Peace through Dialogue and Collaboration in the spirit of...
Pope Leo XIV has called upon all people to “build bridges through dialogue and encounter, joining together as one people” (Urbi et Orbi, 8 May 2025).