Pope’s message for World Day of the Sick
“Come to me, all you who labour and are burdened” is the theme of the World Day of the Sick, which is observed on 11 February, the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. In caring for the sick, Pope Francis is encouraging in healthcare workers the human warmth and personalised approach of Christ, the Good Samaritan.
John Paul II embraced his suffering with love: Cardinal reflects 15 years after saint’s...
VATICAN CITY — Pope St. John Paul II embraced suffering with love, even during his illness, a cardinal and the archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica said on the 15th anniversary of the saint’s death.
Covid-19: local Churches look ahead to the future
A Vatican press conference on Tuesday explained how the Church looks ahead to the future as the world gradually comes out of the Covid-19 pandemic.
COVID forces Knock shrine to close Aug. 15 to discourage crowds
The Marian shrine at Knock announced Aug. 10 that in addition to postponing the popular Knock Novena and pilgrimage because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the shrine and its church would be closed for the Aug. 15 feast of the Assumption of Mary to ensure pilgrims do not arrive anyway.
Pope marks World Mission Day with thanks for the release of a missionary priest
Pope Francis marks World Mission Day expressing gratitude for the release ten days ago of Missionary Father Pierluigi Macalli in Niger.
Nativity scene is reminder of hope amid suffering, pope says
The image of baby Jesus nestled in the manger is a much-needed reminder during the pandemic that God gives the world the gift of hope in troubled times, Pope Francis said.