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Pope Francis: May charity and nonviolence guide the world
As Cardinals Robert McElroy and Charles Bo inaugurate the new Pax Christi Catholic Institute for Nonviolence in Rome, Pope Francis sends his support and calls for charity and nonviolence to guide the world.
Pope on bombardment of Lebanon: Every disproportionate defense is immoral
On the return flight from Brussels, Pope Francis speaks to reporters about the attack that killed Hassan Nasrallah and many others, and reiterates his condemnation of abortion, praising the Christian witness of King Baudouin, who temporarily resigned rather than sign abortion into law.
Pope thanks Blessed Mother for Apostolic Journey to Belgium and Luxembourg
Pope Francis stops at the Basilica of St. Mary Major upon his return to Rome to thank Our Lady for her protection throughout 46th Apostolic Journey abroad to the European nations of Belgium and Luxembourg.
Pope Francis concludes Apostolic Journey to Belgium
Pope Francis concludes his Apostolic Journey to the European nations of Belgium and Luxembourg marking his 46th Apostolic Journey abroad.
Catholic University of Malawi graduates challenged embrace service and the concept of Ubuntu
The University Council Chairman and Pro-Chancellor of the Catholic University of Malawi, Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa, has challenged 2024 graduates to prioritise service to humanity and to live by the Philosophy of Ubuntu.
Pope appeals for immediate ceasefire in Lebanon, Gaza, Palestine, Israel
Pope Francis expresses great concern for “the escalation and intensification” of the conflict in the Middle East and appeals for an immediate ceasefire.
Pope at Mass in Brussels: ‘Do not cover up abuse'
Pope Francis presides at Mass in the Belgian capital of Brussels, and urges all members of the Church never to cover up abuse but to listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking in those who suffer.
Day two in Belgium: The Church’s ‘true treasure’
Our correspondent in Brussels reflects on the second day of the Pope’s visit to Belgium, which began with breakfast with the homeless and ended with a surprise encounter with 6,000 young people.
Pope makes surprise visit to Belgian youth: 'Make noise and pray'
Pope Francis makes a surprise visit to the "Hope Happening" youth event in Belgium, and tells young people to always pray and to rediscover the childlike innocence and joy that God wishes for us all.
Pope Francis meets with Jesuits serving in Belgium
Keeping with his tradition during Apostolic Journeys, Pope Francis meets in Brussels with his Jesuit confrères ministering in Belgium for a private moment of fraternal conversation.
Cardinal Fernández consecrates two new archbishops of DDF
The Cardinal Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has conferred episcopal consecration on Msgr. John Kennedy and Msgr. Philippe Curbelié, Secretary and Undersecretary, respectively, of the Dicastery he leads.
Pope to Louvain students: 'Continue to hope and work for a better future'
Meeting with students of the 600-year-old Catholic University of Louvain, Pope Francis encourages them to continue to hope, to work toward a better future, and to always seek the truth in their studies.
Cardinal Parolin at UN: Holy See 'deeply concerned' by current severity of violence
The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, addresses the 79th Session of UN General Assembly in New York, and expresses the Holy See's concern for deadly conflicts in parts of the world and the Church's desire for peace and human dignity.
Cardinal Bo calls for long-term resilience building after floods in Myanmar
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Yangon has provided a firsthand account of the overall situation on the ground and the ongoing relief efforts about the devastating floods and landslides that have ravaged multiple states and regions across Myanmar.
Lord's Day Reflection: ‘It is better for you to enter into life!'
As the Church marks the Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr Luke Gregory, OFM, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: "It is better for you to enter into life!"
Pope meets a group of refugees and pays tribute to late King Baudouin
Along with meeting with the Belgian clergy and religious, on Saturday morning Pope Francis greets some EU officials in the Nunciature, has breakfast with a group of poor people and refugees and prays before the tomb of King Baudouin.
The purpose of the Synod and 'fashionable' reforms
Our Editorial Director, Andrea Tornielli, reflects on Pope Francis' words to the clergy and religious of Belgium about the second session of the Synod on Synodality, which takes place in October.
Pope to Belgian clergy: Joy and mercy must fill your ministry
Pope Francis meets with the Church’s pastoral ministers in Belgium, and urges them to embody the Gospel values of joy and mercy even in the face of painful experiences.
Day One in Belgium: Leuven, a Catholic university open to the world
In his first full day in Belgium, Pope Francis meets with the King and Prime Minister, with professors at Europe’s oldest Catholic university, and with survivors of clerical sexual abuse.
Pope meets with clerical sex abuse survivors in Belgium
Wrapping up his first full day on Belgian soil on Friday, Pope Francis meets with a group of survivors of clerical sexual abuse.
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