Pope prays for Java earthquake victims, peace in world
At the conclusion of the General Audience, Pope Francis offers his prayers for the victims of the Java earthquake.
Pope Francis celebrates Mass for 500 years of Christianity in Philippines
Pope Francis celebrates Mass to mark the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines, and urges Filipinos to renew their commitment to Christ as missionary disciples.
Official logo for the Sunday of the Word of God unveiled at Vatican
An icon of the encounter with Jesus on the road to Emmaus was chosen as the official logo for the worldwide celebration of the Sunday of the Word of God.
Spare a thought for refugees on United Nations World Refugee Day
At the conclusion of last Sunday's Angelus, Pope Francis reminded the world that Tuesday 20 June marks the United Nations World Refugee Day.
Vatican confirms Catholics still forbidden to join Masonic lodges
Responding to a question from a Filipino Bishop, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, with the approval of Pope Francis, reaffirms...
Vatican modifies distribution of ashes for Ash Wednesday
The Congregation for Divine Worship releases a note laying out the procedures priests around the world are to follow for the distribution of ashes at the start of Lent.