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The allegations against the priest were first reported by Italian journalists in 2017 and by the Associated Press in 2018.…
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The tradition of a weeklong papal retreat dates back to the pontificate of Pius XI.…
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In his address to the clergy of Rome on Jan. 13, Pope Francis also provided clarifying remarks on the document, stating, ‘We bless people, not sin.’…
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The Holy Father called on the faithful to remain in God’s presence and stay faithful to the Church.…
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Pope Francis delivered his first Angelus of the new year on Jan. 1, reflecting on how Mary’s motherhood is defined by love.…
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EWTN, the Fundatio Christiana Virtus Association, and the Joseph Ratzinger-Benedict XVI Vatican Foundation have partnered to hold the conference, which will air on EWTN throughout the day on Dec. 31 beginning at 6:30 a.m. ET.…
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The Pope pointed to the Book of Genesis, where evil, or the devil, is manifest in the infamous figure of the serpent.…
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It has been the custom of the Argentine pontiff since becoming Pope in 2013 to eschew more formal celebrations on his birthday and instead spend time with Rome’s poor and underprivileged.…
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The Holy Father reflected on St. John the Baptist as a luminous figure who testifies to the light on the Third Sunday of Advent.…
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The Pope also implored for peace on the Second Sunday of Advent.…
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During the live transmission on Sunday, the Holy Father lamented that he was too sick to read the Angelus himself.…
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Archbishop Li’s much-anticipated visit was important as it marked the first time China’s top mainland bishop visited Hong Kong.…
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“Can I say every day in prayer, ‘Lord, I trust in You!’?” the Holy Father asked the faithful Nov. 19. The Pope also renewed his call for peace in the Israel-Hamas war and in Myanmar.…
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Pope Francis has made ecological conservation one of the defining themes of his pontificate.…
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Contemplation is necessary for a healthy spiritual life, the Holy Father said. ‘Make room for silence.’ He also prayed for those suffering amid war: ‘Every human being, whether Christian, Jewish, Muslim, of any people and…
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China passed a “Patriotic Education Law,” further consolidating the Chinese Communist Party’s control over education, including religious education, state-controlled…
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The Holy Father renewed his appeal for peace in the Israel-Hamas war. ‘Release the hostages immediately. Among them there are also many children; may they return to their families!’ said the Pope, who also prayed for those…
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The laundromats are located in the parish of San Giorgio Martire and the La Sosta welcome center in Turin’s city center and are operated by volunteers of Sant’Egidio.…
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