Pope recognizes martyrdom of priest, 15 nuns killed during World War II
Pope Francis authorizes the promulgation of several decrees recognizing the martyrdom of a priest guillotined in Nazi Germany and 15...
‘Loneliness’ at heart of Pope’s theme for 4th Grandparents Day
On Sunday, July 28, Catholics around the world will be invited to take time to reflect on the great heritage and wisdom passed on by their grandparents and the elderly.
Half a million pilgrims have already crossed the threshold of St Peter’s Holy Door
Over half a million pilgrims have already passed through St Peter’s Basilica's Holy Door since the Jubilee Year 2025 began just two weeks...
Pope: The elderly are the ‘firm foundation’ of the future
In his Message for the Fourth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, which will take place on 28 July 2024, Pope Francis recognizes...
Caritas Commissioner: ‘Let’s work together to better serve the poor’
A statement released by Caritas Internationalis says Pier Francesco Pinelli, the newly appointed Extraordinary Commissioner of the Church’s...
Vatican issues new guidelines for parishes: 5 things you need to know
The Congregation for Clergy on Monday published new guidelines for the world’s parishes, which aim to encourage parishes to think of themselves as missionary communities of evangelization.