Pope Francis May 15, 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA Pope Francis has requested that priests in formation for the Holy See’s diplomatic service be required to …
Next ordinary synod of bishops to be held in 2022
The next ordinary assembly of the synod of bishops is to be held in the Autumn of 2022, according to a press release from the …
‘The Vatican lost everything, got nothing’: An interview with Cardinal Zen
On 11 February, Cardinal Joseph Zen, emeritus bishop of Hong Kong met with Congressional leaders on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. After that meeting, the …
Pope Francis on St John Paul II: ‘I learned from him’
In a newly published book, Pope Francis answers questions about himself and St. John Paul II, saying he learned the importance of joy and mercy …
Peterborough Roman Catholic primary gets green light
A council has approved the first state-funded Catholic school to be built in England for more than a decade. Plans for the primary school at …
5 things to know about ‘Querida Amazonia’
Pope Francis promulgated on Wednesday a new apostolic exhortation, or letter of encouragement, about the Church in the Amazon region. The document is a follow-up …
Querida Amazonia: What Pope Francis said.
While Pope Francis was expected to focus in the apostolic exhortation published today on a proposal to ordain married priests in the Amazon region, the …
Bishops in England and Wales issue coronavirus guidance
Please see updated guidelines issued 12 March 2020 by clicking here. The Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales has advised Catholics with cold or flu …
European motorcycle police begin mission trip to South America
A group of European motorcycle police is currently taking part in a mission trip to South America, offering support to Catholic missionaries in poor communities. …
Pope Francis appeals for displaced women and children in Syria
Pope Francis appealed yesterday for the protection of women and children fleeing violence in northwestern Syria, as more than half a million people have been …
Polish bishops call for John Paul II to be named co-patron of Europe
Archbishop Stanislaw Gadecki, head of the Polish Episcopal Conference, is calling for St. John Paul II to be declared a Doctor of the Church and …
Pope’s exhortation on Amazon synod to be published on Wednesday
Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation on the Amazon region will be published on Wednesday, 12th February, the Vatican announced on Friday. The document, which follows October’s …
Pope Francis: Keep a Bible close to you for daily inspiration
“Let us make room in our lives for the word of God. Each day, let us read a verse or two of the Bible. Let …