World Children’s Day Committee moves to Dicastery for Laity, Family, Life
From an organization directly under the Pope’s authority, the Pontifical Committee for the World Day of Children—established last year by...
Caritas Pakistan on alert for Afghan refugees
Caritas Pakistan has alerted its diocesan units bordering neighboring Afghanistan to help refugees fleeing the Taliban’s takeover of the country.
Prayers, solidarity for Haiti after devastating earthquake
Church and civil authorities, as well as aid agencies, are rallying together to support rescue and relief efforts in Haiti following a powerful earthquake that has left hundreds dead and caused massive damage.
Pope at Chrism Mass: Priests must fix eyes on Jesus, cast aside hidden idols
In his homily at the Chrism Mass on the morning of Holy Thursday, Pope Francis invites priests to cultivate the grace of fixing their gaze...
Caritas Philippines: International help needed in aftermath of 2 typhoons
The Philippines has been struck by two powerful typhoons in a fortnight. While Caritas is reaching out to the affected people, it is asking the government to seek international help.
The Letter, a film about dialogue that calls for a change of heart
On Tuesday morning, October 4, feast of St. Francis of Assisi, a press conference on the premiere of The Letter was held in the Vatican’s Sala Stampa.