A portrait of Fr. Michael J. McGivney, by Antonella Cappuccio. Courtesy of the Knights of Columbus Pope Francis approved a miracle attributed to the intercession …
Gospel Choir releases song for Pentecost
‘Rise Within Us – The Coming Of The Spirit’ is an uplifting song for Pentecost performed by the Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir. It’s a ‘Sung …
Pope Francis will name Charles de Foucauld a saint. Who was he?
A statue of Bl. Charles de Foucauld in Strasbourg, France. Credit: PhotoFires/Shutterstock The Vatican announced yesterday that Pope Francis has advanced the sainthood causes of …
Scripture Rosary for the Month of Mary. 7pm tonight
Archbishop John Wilson invites everyone to join him for a special online gathering on Wednesday 27 May. He will be leading live-streamed May Devotions – …
Pope Francis says prayer is a refuge against evil
Prayer is a refuge and protection against the evil of the world, Pope Francis said in his general audience address today. Speaking via livestream from …
Pope Francis to return to window overlooking St. Peter’s Square for Sunday prayer
Pope Francis offers his blessing following the Regina Coeli May 3, 2020. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA Pope Francis will deliver his Regina Coeli address from the …
In letter, Pope Francis asks for prayers for mothers facing the post-pandemic world
In a letter to an Italian journalist Monday, Pope Francis said we should pray for mothers to have courage as they face the challenges of …
Priest says water gun ‘baptism’ photo staged, meant to be ‘funny’
Fr. Stephen Klasek pretends to shoot water at a baby in this now-viral photo. Credit: Fair use. The Tennessee priest in a now viral photograph …
Day for Life 2020 receives Apostolic Blessing from Pope Francis
The Day for Life 2020 has been given an Apostolic Blessing from Pope Francis. This year, the theme is Choose Life, which will focus on …
Pope Francis, Catholic shrines to offer rosary for Mary’s help during pandemic
Pope Francis prays before Our Lady of Fatima May 13, 2015. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA. Pope Francis will pray the rosary in the Vatican Gardens’ Lourdes …
Pope Francis remembers 25 years of ‘Ut unum sint,’ John Paul II’s letter on ecumenism
Pope Francis Monday remembered Ut unum sint, St. Pope John Paul II’s encyclical on ecumenism, on the 25th anniversary of its publication. Ut unum sint …
Pope Francis entrusts China to the Blessed Virgin Mary
Pope Francis imparts a blessing from the window of the Apostolic Palace on May 24, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media/CNA. Pope Francis today entrusted China to …
Church of the Holy Sepulchre reopens with restrictions
Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Credit: Pavel Cheskidov/Shutterstock. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem is reopening today, after being closed in …
Vatican Museums will reopen June 1 as Italy opens borders to tourists
The Sistine Chapel. Credit: Shutterstock. The Vatican Museums announced yesterday that it will reopen on June 1, two days before Italy opens its borders to …
Catholics call for public inquiry into UK nursing home deaths
Add a New Post Union Jack bunting across the windows of Ely Court care home, in Cardiff, Wales. Credit: Composedpix/Shutterstock Catholics are calling for a …
Weekly Newsletter 23rd May 2020 (19)
This weeks new job listing.
32 new jobs posted this week.
Bishop laments ‘sinister’ promotion of at-home medical abortions amid pandemic
Bishop Mark Davies of Shrewsbury. Credit: Mazur/catholicchurch.org.uk Bishop Davies has criticised the government for promoting at-home medical abortions during the coronavirus lockdown. Speaking at a …
Catholics Prepare For ‘Virtual Lourdes Pilgrimage’
Catholics from across the Diocese of Middlesbrough – which stretches from Middlesbrough to Hull and includes Whitby, Scarborough and York – are preparing for a …
Around the globe, Catholics hope papal Mass online will continue
Pope Francis offers Mass in Casa Santa Marta on March 11, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media/CNA. After the Vatican stopped livestreaming Pope Francis’ daily Masses this …
Pope Francis says missions should facilitate encounter with Christ, not complicate it
Missionary work is a cooperation with the Holy Spirit to bring people to Christ; it does not benefit from overcomplicated programs or fancy advertising campaigns, …