March 21, 2023
10 years of Pope Francis’ papacy
It was 2013 and the Church was in turmoil due to the election of a new Pope. The Argentine Jorge Mario Bergoglio was among the candidates,…
February 1, 2023
Pope decries conflicts and economic colonialism in DR Congo
In his first speech upon his arrival to the Democratic Republic of Congo, on Tuesday, Pope Francis decried the conflicts that…
February 1, 2023
FEBRUARY | For parishes
Sometimes I think that we should put a sign on the door of parishes that says, “Free admission.” Parishes should be close-knit communities,…
December 26, 2022
‘The Lord’s birth is the birth of peace’
Offering his Christmas greetings from the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis gave his customary Christmas Day message and…
December 15, 2022
‘Celebrate Christmas with people of Ukraine in our hearts’
Pope Francis has called on everyone to "renew our closeness to the battered Ukrainian people" and to persevere in "prayer for these our…
December 2, 2022
DECEMBER | For volunteer not-for-profit organizations
The world needs volunteers and organizations committed to seeking the common good. Yes, this is a word that many today would like to erase:…
November 21, 2022
Gleison de Paula Souza new Secretary of the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family and Life
Gleison de Paula Souza was born on May 14, 1984, in Minas Gerais. He was a seminarian, as seen in the photo below with Pope Francis,…
November 3, 2022
Document of the continental phase of the Synod
First Phase During this first phase, the faithful - and not only them - from all the dioceses in every corner of the world, were involved…
November 2, 2022
NOVEMBER | For children who suffer
There are still millions of boys and girls who suffer and live in conditions very similar to slavery. They aren’t numbers: they are human…
September 1, 2022
Pope to Schoenstatt Fathers: Intergenerational alliance can save humanity
Addressing Schoenstatt Fathers who are gathered in Rome for their General Chapter, Pope Francis spoke of the mystery of redemption, which…