Pope Francis urges freedom in message for World Day of Migrants and Refugees
“Eliminating these causes and thus putting an end to forced migration calls for shared commitment on the part of all, in accordance with the responsibilities of each,” he expressed. “This…
PHOTOS: Eucharistic procession brings Jesus to halls of Rome university
In his exhortation, Harvey recalled that “the epic battle between good and evil has already been won.” “It’s precisely that victory that we celebrate solemnly at Easter and every time…
Pope Francis adds Coptic Orthodox martyrs to liturgical book of saints
In his speech, Pope Francis said he had “no words” to express his gratitude for the Orthodox leader’s gift of relics of the Coptic martyrs, who were beheaded by ISIS…
Men’s Worldwide Rosary prays for the conversion of the entire world
Other countries that also participated were Spain, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Brazil, Honduras, Ukraine, Italy, Croatia, Australia, Indonesia — a majority Muslim country — and the Philippines, the country with…
Bishop on Venezuelan migrant crisis: ‘Serious thing’ to sacrifice people for failed system
In recent weeks, hundreds of migrants — mostly Venezuelans but also Colombians and Haitians — have been trying to leave Chile and enter Peru because Chile has toughened its immigration…
Pope Francis revisits ‘very painful’ Jesuit abductions in 1970s Argentina
The situation in Argentina was “really too confusing and uncertain,” Pope Francis told the 32 Jesuits gathered at Budapest’s apostolic nunciature. “Then the legend developed that I had handed them…
Pope Francis welcomes program to spiritually adopt a struggling teen
Kryzysztof Gawrysiak said Pope Francis blessed their prayer initiative and said he would speak about it at World Youth Day 2023, which will be in Lisbon, Portugal, Aug. 1–6. Pray4teens.org…
First British baby with DNA from three people is born after IVF procedure
Both methods create a child who has two genetic mothers and one genetic father. The PNT method also requires the destruction of embryos. The MST process does not necessarily require…
Pope Francis holds general audience with Tawadros II
During the general audience, Pope Francis said the 1973 encounter was “the first meeting between a bishop of Rome and a patriarch of the Coptic Orthodox Church, which culminated in…
New York Archdiocese: We’re investigating ‘God is trans’ exhibit at Catholic parish
“If media reports are accurate, then we would have concerns. We are investigating and looking to speak with the pastor of the parish to get more information,” the spokesperson said.…
Pope Francis, Tawadros II to mark 50 years of renewed Catholic-Coptic Orthodox relations
Pope Francis will also receive Tawadros for a private meeting on Thursday. According to the Vatican Secretariat of State, the May 11 meeting will include a moment of prayer. Tawadros…
Pope Francis says traditional Latin Mass was being used in an ideological way
This restriction was introduced in paragraph 6, article 4 of Traditionis Custodes, issued by Pope Francis in July 2021. “After all the necessary consultations, I decided this because I saw…