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 – …
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 …
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 …