Pope Francis’ address opening the first General Congregation of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on Wednesday in the Paul VI …
Pope to Synod: The Holy Spirit guides us toward harmony and respectful listening
“The protagonist of the Synod isn’t us, but the Holy Spirit,” says Pope Francis, insisting that if the Spirit is in charge, it is a …
Pope at opening Mass for Synod: Let us walk with the Holy Spirit
The Solemn Mass for the Opening of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops began with a modern version of the traditional …
Pope Francis to hold meeting with children at the Vatican on 6 November
Five children representing five continents speak with Pope Francis in the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican on Oct. 1, 2023. The pope will hold a …
Pope Francis: It’s never ‘too late’ to receive God’s love
Pope Francis greets the crowd gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his Angelus address on Sept. 24, 2023. | Vatican Media Pope Francis said today …
Pope Francis: Forgiveness is the cure that heals ‘the poisons of resentment’
Pope Francis speaks during his Angelus address on Sept. 17, 2023. | Vatican Media Think of someone who has hurt you and ask God for …
Pope Francis: Addressing others’ wrongs ‘without rancour’ requires kindness, courage
Pope Francis waves to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his Angelus reflection on Sept. 10, 2023. | Credit: Vatican Media To dialogue with …
Bishop Sherrington: “Let us witness the preciousness of human life”
Bishop John Sherrington, Lead Bishop for Life Issues and Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster | CBCEW Bishop John Sherrington, Lead Bishop for Life Issues and Auxiliary …
Catholics from mainland China and across Asia in Mongolia for Mass with Pope Francis
Pope Francis gave a special message to Chinese Catholics at the end of his Mass in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on Sept. 3, 2023. | Vatican Media …
PHOTOS: Pope Francis’ first day in Mongolia
Schoolchildren eagerly wait for the pope’s arrival outside of the apostolic prefecture on Sept. 1, 2023, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, where Pope Francis will be staying …
Pope Francis arrives in Mongolia
Pope Francis has arrived in Mongolia‘s capital, Ulaanbaatar, effectively kicking off his 43 international Apostolic Journey that ends on 4 September. The ITA Airways flight …
Pope Francis: ‘Look to Jesus always’
Pope Francis gives the weekly Angelus address on Aug. 27, 2023. | Vatican Media Christ is with us and walking beside us in our daily …
Pope Francis: Christians ‘are invited to be open to change’
Pope Francis waves from a window of the Apostolic Palace during his Angelus address and prayer on Aug. 20, 2023. | Vatican Media. Christians should …
Pope Francis: Jesus conquers ‘death, sin, the devil’
Pope Francis gives his Angelus address June 29, 2023. | Credit: Vatican News In times of fear and difficulty, call on Jesus, who has already …
‘Artificial Intelligence and Peace’ theme of 57th World Day of Peace message
Human hand reaching for AI hand | CBCEW The Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development released a statement on Tuesday, August 8, presenting the next …
Reclaiming the lost art of walking pilgrimage in England and Wales
Walking pilgrimage – CBCEW Phil McCarthy is a man on a mission – to rebuild a culture of walking pilgrimage that has been somewhat lost …
‘Be not afraid,’ Pope Francis tells young people at end of World Youth Day
Pope Francis waves at the crowd of 1.5 million people who attended the closing Mass of World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal on Aug. …
The Transfiguration of Jesus Christ: a gift to his closest followers
The Transfiguration by Raphael. Public domain. At the Transfiguration, Peter, James, and John witnessed a transformative moment that reflects the life of the Christian called …
At World Youth Day vigil, Pope Francis urges Catholics to be ‘roots of joy’
Pope Francis waves to World Youth Day pilgrims in Lisbon, Portugal, at the start of a vigil service on Aug. 5, 2023. | Vatican Media …
Pope Francis arrives in Portugal for World Youth Day
Pope Francis has arrived in Lisbon, kicking off his 42nd Apostolic Journey abroad to the European nation of Portugal for the 37th World Youth Day. …