Archbishop John wrote to the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP, this week expressing his understanding of “a growing sense of dissatisfaction” particularly as …
Pope Francis issues law to combat corruption in Vatican financial transactions
St. Peter’s Basilica. Credit: vvo via Shutterstock. Pope Francis today promulgated a new law intended to prevent corruption and control spending in Vatican City State …
Pope Francis says ‘listen to the call to mission’
Pope Francis celebrates Pentecost Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica May 31, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. Pope Francis urged Catholics around the world to “listen …
Amazon delivery driver who prayed God would protect sick child says ‘God is good’
Monica Salinas prayed for Lucas Pearson on her route. Courtesy photo. When Monica Salinas went to work on May 2, she didn’t expect to become …
Pope Francis prays for pandemic-hit Amazon region at Regina Coeli
Pope Francis delivers his Regina Coeli address overlooking St. Peter’s Square May 31, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. Pope Francis prayed for the pandemic-ravaged Amazon region …
Full text: Pope Francis’ homily on Pentecost Sunday
Pope Francis celebrates Pentecost Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica May 31, 2020. Credit: EWTN-CNA Photo/Daniel Ibáñez/Vatican Pool Here is the full text of Pope …
Pope Francis asks Catholics to see Church with “eyes of the Spirit
Pope Francis celebrates Pentecost Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica May 31, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. Pope Francis urged Catholics to view the Church “with …
Pope Francis urges Christians to be united as “witnesses to mercy”
Pope Francis. Credit: Daniel Ibanez. / Archbishop Justin Welby. Credit: Lambeth Palace Picture Partnership. Pope Francis said today that he prays that Christians will be …
Cardinal Nichols: Now is the time for the phased reopening of churches
In his homily for Pentecost Sunday, Cardinal Vincent Nichols questions why churches have not been allowed to open for private prayer, especially when car showrooms …
Everything you need to know about Pentecost
Depiction of the Holy Spirit in St. Peter’s Basilica. Credit: Paolo Gallo / Shutterstock. Today we celebrate Pentecost, one of the most important feast days …
Pope Francis asks Mary to intercede for end to pandemic during rosary with world’s shrines
Pope Francis prays at the Lourdes Grotto in the Vatican Gardens May 30, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media.
Pope Francis praises sacrifices of Rome’s clergy amid pandemic
Pope Francis has praised Rome’s priests for remaining close to their flocks as the coronavirus pandemic ravaged Italy. In a 3,000-word letter dated May 31 …
Nuns on the IOW put altar bread production on hold as they weather pandemic
The altar bread department at St. Cecilia’s Abbey, Ryde. Courtesy of St. Cecilia’s Abbey When it is working at full capacity, the altar bread department …
Island of Guernsey permits public Masses as UK churches remain closed
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, parish of Our Lady & the Saints, Guernsey. The island of Guernsey will permit what may be the …
Bishop Terry Hails Key Workers As The ‘New Icons Of Esteem’
Speaking in his homily during last nights weekly Mass for the sick, their families, care workers and NHS staff, Bishop of Middlesbrough Terry Drainey said …
New Rector for St Mary’s College, Oscott
Archbishop Bernard Longley is delighted to announce that Fr Giles Goward has been appointed the new Rector of St Mary’s College, Oscott. Fr Giles, a …
Knights of Columbus founder Fr. Michael McGivney to be beatified
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 – …