Pope Francis greets participants in a meeting promoted by the International Catholic Legislators Network in the Vatican’s Clementine Hall, Aug. 27, 2021./ Vatican Media. “In …
Season of Creation: “A home for all? Renewing the Oikos of God”
Image Credit: CBCEW European Church leaders invite Christians to observe the Season of Creation and to pray for the climate conferences taking place this autumn. …
Pope Francis: ‘Hypocrisy in the Church is particularly detestable’
Pope Francis’ general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Aug. 25, 2021./ Daniel Ibáñez/CNA. Pope Francis said on Wednesday that hypocrisy within …
Vatican urges countries to accept refugees from Afghanistan
Early morning in Kabul, Afghanistan./ Mohammad Rahmani via Unsplash A Vatican diplomat has urged countries to “move from declaration to action” by welcoming refugees from …
Pope Francis: ‘Liturgy needs to return to center of Christian faith
Man receives blessing at mass. Credit: CBCEW As part of the 71st National Liturgical Week, Italian clergy and laypeople are gathered in the northern city …
Paralympics a source of inspiration and hope
Paralympics Flag London. Credit: CBCEW Just like the Olympic Games, the 2020 Paralympics kicks off in Toyko on Tuesday, 24 August, under the shadow of …
Sunday Mass should be the culmination of all parish activities, Cardinal Parolin says
Pope Francis says Mass at the chapel of Santa Marta in the Vatican, Sept. 11, 2018./ Vatican Media. After pandemic lockdowns led to the suspension …
Vandals steal cross from altar of Catholic church in the Holy Land
Church of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes on the shore of the Sea of Galilee./ Rafael Ben-Ari/Shutterstock Vandals have stolen a cross from the …
Pope Francis: Do not water down the truth of the Eucharist
Pope Francis greets pilgrims during the Angelus on July 25, 2021./ Vatican Media/CNA Pope Francis today encouraged Catholics to not water down the reality of …
Pope Francis urges people to get vaccinated against Covid-19
The Pope has joined his voice to those of Bishops across North and South America to urge people to get jabbed against Covid-19. In a …
Pope Francis: ‘What justifies us is Jesus Christ’
Pope Francis at the general audience on Aug. 18, 2021. / Vatican Media Pope Francis said yesterday that Catholics must observe the commandments with the …
Pope Francis sends message of spiritual closeness to those affected by Plymouth shootings
Pope Francis. Credit: CBCEW In a letter communicated to the Bishop of Plymouth, Bishop Mark O’Toole, from the Secretary of State at the Vatican, Pope …
Bishop Lang: Jesus will never abandon the people of Afghanistan
Bishop Lang celebrating Mass. Credit: CBCEW The Chair of the Bishops’ Conference Department of International Affairs has urged Catholics to pray for the people of …
Pope Francis will not offer a public Mass during Scotland visit
Pope Francis boards his flight to Baghdad, Iraq on March 5, 2021./ Vatican Media/CNA Pope Francis will not offer a public Mass during his short …
Alta Fixsler: Family friend says UK hospital can remove toddler’s life support ‘any time
Alta Fixsler/ EWTN News In Depth / Family Photo The Fixsler family is fighting to keep their 2-year-old daughter, Alta, on life support in the …
Pope Francis urges solidarity with Haiti after devastating earthquake
Pope Francis greets pilgrims from the window overlooking St. Peter’s Square on July 25, 2021./ Vatican Media/CNA Pope Francis has called for international solidarity to …
The fascinating history of the Feast of Mary’s Assumption
Assumption of the Virgin Mary, fresco painting in San Petronio Basilica in Bologna, Italy. / Zvonimir Atletic / Shutterstock. On Aug. 15, Catholics around the …
Pope Francis on Assumption feast: ‘Humility is the way that leads to heaven’
Pope Francis speaks at the at the Grotto of Lourdes in the Vatican Gardens on May 31st, 2021./ Vatican Media/CNA On the Solemnity of the …
Bishop offers prayers and support after Plymouth shootings
The Right Reverend Mark O’Toole, Bishop of Plymouth, has issued a statement on the fatal shootings which took place in the Keyham area of Plymouth …
Pope Francis meets actor who plays Jesus in ‘The Chosen’
“The Chosen” actor Jonathan Roumie meets Pope Francis (right) at the Vatican on Aug. 11./ Vatican Media/CNA Pope Francis on Wednesday, fulfilling a lifelong dream …