Vatican releases text for March 25 consecration prayer for Ukraine, Russia
The Vatican has sent bishops around the world the text of the prayer that Pope Francis will lead on March 25 for the consecration...
Pope Francis on Christ the King: Make choices with eternity in mind
On Christ the King Sunday, Pope Francis encouraged Catholics to make choices with eternity in mind, by thinking not about what they want to do, but what is best to do.
Church to celebrate 3rd World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
The Church is preparing to celebrate the 3rd World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, on Sunday, 23 July 2023, near the Feast of Sts Joachim and Anne...
Jesuit Fr. Swamy: A caged bird sings for his birthday in prison
As Fr Stan Swamy celebrates his 84th birthday in an Indian prison cell, numerous Church leaders call for his release, with his fellow Jesuits saying “a caged bird still can sing.”
Pope’s December prayer intention: ‘For pilgrims of hope’
“Let us pray that this upcoming Jubilee may strengthen us in our faith, helping us to recognize the Risen Christ in the midst of our lives...
Pope: In the Cross, God’s mercy embraces every aspect of humanity
Pope Francis says he hopes an International Theological Congress “will contribute to a renewed understanding of contemporary challenges in light of the Wisdom of the Cross.”