Monsignor Michael Nazir-Ali at the Lectern. Credit: CBCEW The Holy Father Pope Francis has conferred on the Revd Dr Michael Nazir Ali, the title of …
German Catholic bishops’ leader replies to Nordic bishops’ ‘Synodal Way’ critique
Bishop Georg Bätzing at the closing press conference of the spring plenary meeting of the German bishops’ conference. | Martin Rothweiler/EWTN.TV. The chairman of the …
Pope Francis’ April prayer intention: For healthcare workers in poor countries
Healthcare workers arrive at a check-up camp in Malad, India on June 25, 2020. | Manoej Paateel/Shutterstock. In April, Pope Francis is praying for healthcare …
Churches in the UK and Ireland continue to pray for Ukraine
Christian leaders at ecumenical prayer gathering for Ukraine in London. Credit: Vatican Media. As war between Russia and Ukraine entered its 39th day with no …
Breaking: Pope Francis to visit Lebanon in June, says President Aoun
The president of Lebanon said on Tuesday that Pope Francis will visit the Middle Eastern country in June, as long as a date and program …
Full text: Pope Francis’ in-flight press conference from Malta
Pope Francis speaks during an in-flight press conference from Malta, April 3, 2022. | Vatican Media. Pope Francis returned to Rome on yesterday after a …
Will Pope Francis go to Kyiv? Will he call out Putin by name? Here’s what he told the media
Pope Francis speaks during an in-flight press conference from Malta, April 3, 2022. | Vatican Media. Pope Francis was asked on Sunday whether he intended …
Pope Francis addresses his health problems during in-flight press conference
Pope Francis speaks during an in-flight press conference from Malta, April 3, 2022. | Vatican Media. Pope Francis spoke on Sunday about some of the …
Pope Francis laments ‘sacrilegious war’ in Ukraine as he prays Angelus in Malta
Pope Francis celebrates Mass at the Granaries in Floriana, Malta, April 3, 2022. | Vatican Media. Pope Francis lamented the “sacrilegious war” in Ukraine as …
Pope Francis in Malta: God’s endless mercy means no one is ‘irredeemable’
Pope Francis celebrates Mass at the Granaries in Floriana, Malta, April 3, 2022. | Vatican Media. Pope Francis said in Malta today that the word …
Pope Francis prays at St. Paul’s Grotto in Malta
Source: CNA Pope Francis prayed this morning at St. Paul’s Grotto in Rabat, where local tradition holds that the Apostle lived and preached during the …
Pope Francis advocates for inclusion of people with disabilities in society
Pope Francis met with the Italian Autism Foundation in the Vatican’s Clementine Hall on April 1, 2022. | Vatican Media Ahead of World Autism Awareness …
Pope Francis arrives in Malta calling for peace and the protection of life
A lively crowd greeted Pope Francis as he arrived at the Grand Master’s Palace in Valletta, Malta, on April 2, 2022. | Vatican Media Upon …
Nuncio visits asylum seekers at Napier Barracks in Kent
The Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti, visited people housed in former army barracks in Folkestone. Credit: CBCEW The Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti, visited people …
Police guidance on sacramental access to crime scenes revised
Cardinal Nichols with Cressida Dick Revised national guidelines for the College of Policing will allow for sacramental access at crime scenes where operationally possible, following …
Nuncio discusses plight of Ukraine war refugees with Home Secretary
Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti, Apostolic Nunci with the Home Secretary, Priti Patel MP. Credit: CBCEW. His Excellency Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti, Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain, met …
Bishop comments on legislation that will ‘fundamentally change’ access to abortion in England and Wales
House of Commons exterior. Credit: CBCEW The Lead Bishop for Life Issues has responded to a Commons vote that will allow women in England to …
Sung Votive Mass in thanksgiving for the Welsh culture and language celebrated in London
Image Credit: CBCEW Offeren Gymraeg, Offeren Mewn Diolchgarwch Dewi Sant A special sung votive Mass to celebrate the Welsh culture and language and its contribution …
UK parliament makes at-home medical abortion policy permanent
Pregnancy Test. | Flickr/Ernesto Andrade. Members of the UK parliament voted Wednesday to make permanent a policy adopted during the coronavirus pandemic that allows women …
New Vatican instruction: Identity of Catholic schools to be respected by teachers, students
St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City. | Shutterstock The Vatican’s education congregation on Tuesday published a document responding to conflicts over the interpretation of the concept …