On the eve of the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, the Second Sunday after Christmas, Cardinal James Harvey, Archpriest of the Papal Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome, opens the Holy Door, crossing the threshold of the Basilica as the Jubilee hymn resounded. He says the Church invites each pilgrim "to undertake a spiritual journey in the footsteps of faith."
At the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis says Christmas reminds us God always find ways to reach everyone, wherever they are, “opening windows of light even in the darkest nights of humanity.”
The Catholic Archbishop of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Lagos, Dr. Alfred Adewale Martins, has urged the Nigerian Government and the country’s private sector to shift their focus from providing palliative solutions to engaging and empowering citizens through sustainable policies.
As the Church marks the Feast of Epiphany, Jenny Kraska offers her thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: '"Stars, dreams & divine detours".
In the presence of Pope Francis, on Saturday afternoon at Rome's Cathedral Basilica of Saint John Lateran, Monsignor Renato Tarantelli Baccari was ordained a Bishop during a Mass presided over by Rome's Cardinal Vicar Baldo Reina.
UN humanitarians claim that Israel has ordered more civilians to relocate in North Gaza because of impending attacks in retaliation for rocket attacks into Israel.
On 1 January 2025, Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão officially assumed his role as the President of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences. The President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) and Archbishop of Goa succeeds Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Myanmar who had served two terms.
Addressing the Union of St. Catherine of Siena of the Missionaries of the School, Pope Francis encourages the Dominican sisters to continue their mission with openness anchored in holiness, preparation, and joy.
Pope Francis invites Catholic educators to fix their gaze on Jesus at all times to help them in their daily tasks and struggles, and warns against bullying in schools, suggesting this attitude is one which leads to warfare.
In a pastoral reflection on the Holy Year the head of the Filipino bishops, Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, urges the faithful to journey together in hope even when confronted with new challenges.
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema acknowledged the Catholic Church’s role in supporting the country’s debt restructing efforts during a meeting with the Apostolic Nuncio to Zambia, Archbishop Gianluca Perici.
As the US Diocese of Lexington launches a Laudato Si’ Action Plan, Bishop John Stowe expresses his hope to unite his 59 parishes and missions in Kentucky around the goal of cherishing the gifts of God’s Creation.
Meeting with a group of young people from the Italian Union of the Blind and Visually Impaired, Pope Francis reflects on the meaning of pilgrimage, urging them to be "always on the move."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly approved that an Israeli delegation can continue talks in Qatar.
As the war in Ukraine nears its third year, the Knights of Columbus are caring for those who have lost loved ones by organizing Christmas dinners where participants can experience warmth, compassion, and support.
Pope Francis addresses a delegation of Knights of Malta and reflects on the verbs to serve, to walk, and to accompany, reminding the Confraternity that the Lord will always accompany them when they strive to do these three things.
Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of January 2025, and invites everyone to pray for "the right to an education."
Commenting on the latest developments in Syria, the Apostolic Nuncio says that, despite some apprehension, the recent change of regime is a “breach of hope” for the country and urges Syrian Christians and the international community to contribute to its reconstruction.
Over 20 migrants are missing after a boat sank near Lampedusa, highlighting the Mediterranean's ongoing migration crisis.
In a telegram sent to Gregory Aymond, the Archbishop of New Orleans, Pope Francis speaks of his ‘spiritual closeness’ to those affected by the recent terrorist attack there.