Pope Francis applauds women on International Women’s Day
On International Women's Day, Pope Francis calls for an applause for women, saying "they deserve it," while praising their "tender hearts" and "ability to construct a more humane society."
Caritas appeals for solidarity for Afghanistan and for its women
On the eve of International Women's Day, marked annually on 8 March, we shine the light on the plight of women in Afghanistan who are...
Stations of the Cross in Cutro: thousands gather to pray after migrant tragedy
Some five thousand people participate in the Stations of the Cross on Sunday at the site of the migrant tragedy in southern Italy.
Pope tells media to ‘globalise’ solidarity not indifference
Receiving in audience the staff of a Catholic Italian TV programme, Pope Francis expresses gratitude for its continuing commitment to...
Pope’s March prayer intention: For victims of abuse
In his prayer intention for March 2023, Pope Francis prays for victims of abuse, and says the Church must serve as a model of safeguarding...
New asteroids named after three Jesuits and a Pope
The celestial bodies were named in honour of Pope Gregory XIII, and the Jesuit priests Johann Hagen, Bill Stoeger and Robert Janusz.