2021

Ash Wednesday is a day rich in associations and symbolism. It marks the beginning of Lent – a time for turning again to the practice of our faith, in prayer, self-denial (fasting) and practical generosity (almsgiving).

A Catholic doctor called yesterday for an independent inquiry into reports that COVID-19 patients with learning disabilities have been given “do not resuscitate” notices during the second wave of the virus in the UK

Catholic leaders and human rights advocates have expressed concern over a bill that would legalize physician-assisted suicide in Ireland. 

Pope Francis today urged people to remember the closeness, compassion, and tenderness of God.

In approaching the penitential practices of Lent, Catholics can learn a lot from persecuted Christian communities, an advocate for Aid to the Church in Need said at the Vatican yesterday.

Pope Francis has encouraged people to have resilience in the fight against world hunger, drawing inspiration from the hardiness of legumes.

“I invite you to develop our art, to be vigorous and resilient like legumes, and to unite to end hunger once and for all,” the pope said in a written message on Thursday.

Pope Francis has encouraged Catholics to practice charity in Lent this year by caring for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

A Catholic missionary priest in Madagascar known for serving the poor living on a landfill has been nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize.

Fr. Pedro Opeka, 72, is a Vincentian priest from Argentina who has worked with the poor in Madagascar for more than three decades.

The Gothic altarpiece at St. Mary’s Basilica in Kraków, Poland. Photo credits: The Archives of St. Mary’s Basilica in Kraków. The world’s largest Gothic altarpiece …

Pope Francis was presented on Wednesday with a historic Aramaic prayer manuscript rescued from the Islamic State’s destructive occupation of northern Iraq.

Pilgrims at the Sanctuary Our Lady of Lourdes in France. Photo credits: Sanctuaire ND de Lourdes/Pierre Vincent. On the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, …

Cardinal Charles Bo, Archbishop of Yangon, has written to Cardinal Vincent Nichols to thank him for his letter expressing prayerful solidarity with the people of Myanmar as the country faces intense challenges.

The National Catholic Safeguarding Commission has published its Annual Report for 2019.

In his foreword, the late Chris Pearson, former Chair of the NCSC, highlights ‘Six Key Thoughts’ from a victim/survivor perspective

Pope Francis said today that prayer can fortify us as we face the challenges of daily life.

Speaking at his general audience this morning, the pope explained that prayer helps us to see the “infinite grace” that lies beyond the visible world. 

In his message for the 29th World Day of the Sick tomorrow, 11 February, Pope Francis urges a path of healing grounded in a trusting and interpersonal relationship between the sick and those who care for them.

Vatican Radio will launch a 24-hour web radio to mark its 90th anniversary on Friday.

The web radio, debuting 12 February will make Vatican Radio broadcasts available over the internet in English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, and Armenian. 

Image credit: CBCEW Following the introduction of an opt-out system for organ donation in England in May 2020, NHS Blood and Transplant have launched ‘Leave …

The Great Al-Tahira Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Bakhdida was charred black inside after the Islamic State set it aflame after taking control of the town in 2014. Now the restored cathedral is preparing to welcome Pope Francis during his trip to Iraq next month.

Cardinal Vincent Nichols, preaching in Westminster Cathedral at a Mass for the Feast of St Josephine Bakhita, warns that the COVID-19 pandemic has created an order of people in distress, poverty, isolation and anxiety – something that ruthless traffickers are quick to exploit.