Pope introduces his new Encyclical after Angelus
Pope Francis himself introduces his new Encyclical "Fratelli tutti" after the recitation of the Angelus, and announces he is giving it as a gift to those present in the square.
Brunei Bishop thanks Pope for “choosing someone from the peripheries”
Bishop Cornelius Sim, the Apostolic Vicar of Brunei, is among the 13 new cardinals Pope Francis announced on October 25. He will make them cardinals at a consistory in the Vatican on November 28.
Pope releases theme of Migrants and Refugees Day message
Pope Francis announces the theme for the 107th World Day of Migrants and Refugees to take place on 26 September, which this year is “Towards an ever wider ‘we’.”
Myanmar nun grateful to Pope for being close to people
Sister Ann Nu Tawng says she is moved to hear that Pope Francis might have been inspired by her gesture to kneel and plead with the security forces to prevent bloodshed.
Combat Malnutrition for Urban B40
The Conference of St Joseph, Kuching, Sarawak of the Society of St Vincent de Paul, Malaysia recently received food aid contribution from a special charity project named “Combat Malnutrition for Urban B40”.
Pope to altar servers: “Offer your hands, thoughts and time to Jesus”
Pope Francis has sent a message to the acolytes (altar servers) of Portugal for their 25th National Pilgrimage, which took place on Saturday at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima.