Pope’s prayer intention for September: Respect for the planet’s resources
Pope Francis releases a video message accompanying his prayer intention for September, which this month is for respect for the planet’s resources: that we “take care of Creation responsibly”.
Youth Alpha Series – Holy Spirit and Spending Time in Community Prayer
As Youth Alpha Series with EMPOWERED heads into the topic on How Can I Be Filled with the Holy Spirit, the group gathered virtually over Zoom platform on 7th August, Friday evening for a time of sharing on who is the Holy Spirit.
French bishops praying for victims of knife attack in Nice Basilica
At least three people were murdered in an horrific attack on Thursday at the Basilica of Notre Dame in Nice. French bishops express their pain and closeness to the victims.
From Pius XI to Pope Francis: A history of Spiritual Exercises at the Vatican
For nearly 100 years, popes have set aside time for an annual retreat and meditation on spiritual exercises.
Pope: St. Joseph a model for pastors
Pope Francis on Thursday received the student priests of Rome’s Belgian Pontifical College and reflected on the fatherhood of St. Joseph that a genuine pastor can emulate in caring for the flock entrusted to his care.
Chinese Christians honor ancestors at Easter
As the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday approached, parishioners of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Xiantao city in China’s Hubei province were alarmed by the sounds of fireworks and firecrackers.