New ‘youth edition’ of Holy Bible released at Asian bishops’ meeting in Thailand
Bishop George Pallipparambil of Miao, chairman of the Commissions for Evangelization, and Archbishop Simon Poh of Kuching of Malaysia present the new edition of the Bible for the youth at the FABC conference in Thailand on October 21. (Photo courtesy of the FABC)
Way of the Cross meditations written by children: Jesus calms our fears
Pope Francis has entrusted the preparation of the meditations for this year's Good Friday Way of the Cross to the Agesci Scout Group “Foligno I” (Umbria) and the Roman Parish of Santi Matiri di Uganda (Holy Martyrs of Uganda).
Caritas: Amid the virus, cultivate a “pandemic of love and solidarity”
As Christians around the world observe the annual World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on September 1, Caritas Internationalis is joining Pope Francis in calling on all “to take bold steps in order..
Pope’s Mission Day Message: Prayer keeps our ‘spark of hope’ alive
Pope Francis says that prayer is not only the "primary missionary activity," but also the key to "keeping alive the spark of hope lit by...
Pope entrusts prayers for peace to Mary, Assumed into Heaven
On the feast of the Assumption, “we entrust to Mary, Assumed into Heaven, our supplication for peace in Ukraine and in all regions,” Pope...
‘Historic discovery’ of ancient Biblical fragments made in Israel
Archaeologists have unearthed fragments of a 1,900-year-old Biblical scroll in Israel, in what experts are calling the most important discovery in the last 60 years.