Oceania Continental Assembly for the Synod begins on Sunday
Two Continental Assemblies for the Synod on Synodality begin on Sunday February 5. Representatives of the Episcopal Conferences of Europe and Oceania will be joined by ...
Pope prays for Paralympians and victims of 2016 Italy earthquake
In his greetings to Italian-speaking faithful during the General Audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis turned his thoughts toward the 2020 Paralympic Games, which kicked off in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Pope to close Week of Prayer for Christian Unity with vespers
The celebration will take place at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls on the Solemnity of the Conversion of St. Paul.
Pope Francis recognizes heroic virtues of 5 women and a priest
Pope Francis approves decrees to promote 3 religious women, 2 laywomen, and 1 Salesian missionary priest along the path toward sainthood.
Pope sets special day to honour, study, share the Bible
The newly established "Sunday of the Word of God" is an invitation to Catholics across the world to deepen their appreciation, love and faithful witness to God and his word, Pope Francis said.
Pope at Urbi et Orbi: Christmas invites us to dialogue, unity, peace
Pope Francis gave his traditional Christmas message followed by his "Urbi et Orbi" blessing (to the city and the world) to crowds of pilgrims gathered in a rainy Saint Peter's Square and to the world via a broadcast and streaming spanning the globe.