Pope’s Lenten spiritual exercises to focus partly on John Paul II
VATICAN CITY - This year's week-long Vatican retreat to begin the Lenten season will focus in part on Pope Benedict XVI's predecessor. The 13-19 March...
Nepal joins Signis Asia in creating images for the new generation
KATHMANDU, Nepal — The SIGNIS Asia Assembly 2011 was held in Kathmandu, Nepal from 16-22 October with the theme “Media for a Culture of...
Pope Francis: May our Eucharistic celebrations transform the world
Presiding over the Corpus Christi Mass in Saint Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis in his homily reflected on three images present in the passage from Mark's Gospel read in the day's liturgy.
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.
Pope prays for Albania after earthquake leaves dozens dead
Pope Francis led prayers for the people of Albania after the country was struck by a magnitude 6.4 earthquake.
Cardinal Zen arrested in Hong Kong, Holy See expresses concern
Ninety-year-old Cardinal Joseph Zen, who was the Bishop of the Diocese of Hong Kong from 2002 to 2009, was arrested on Wednesday by Hong...