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Nowadays, Christians have a variety of digital tools at their disposal to observe Lent.

Christians get social media, other online tools to observe Lent

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For centuries during Lent, Christians have sought to grow closer to God through praying, fasting and giving to the poor.

A man fills buckets with drinking water a a public filling area Feb. 3 in Aleppo, Syria. Access to clean drinking water is a basic human right and a key component in protecting human life, Pope Francis said Feb. 24.

Promote life by protecting, sharing clean water, Pope says

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VATICAN CITY – Access to clean drinking water is a basic human right and a key component in protecting human life, Pope Francis said.

Refugees from Eritrea tell Pope Francis about their journey to safety during a meeting Feb. 21 at the Vatican with participants in the VI International Forum on Migration and Peace.

Toronto family tells their story of migration directly to Pope Francis

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A Toronto family had the chance to take centre stage during an audience with Pope Francis at the VI International Forum on Migration and Peace in the Vatican Feb. 21.

Pope Francis waves as he arrives for his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Feb. 22.

Pope Francis: creation is a sign of hope – we have to take care of it

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VATICAN CITY – On Wednesday Pope Francis said creation has often suffered because of humanity’s sins and failings, stressing that we must take care of it because as Christians, we see signs of hope in Christ’s Resurrection in nature every day.

Mother Teresa had conversations and visions of Jesus before forming Missionaries of Charity.

Did you know Mother Teresa experienced visions of Jesus?

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VATICAN CITY – Even her friend of more than 30 years, Father Sebastian Vazhakala, did not know Mother Teresa had conversations with and visions of Jesus before forming the Missionaries of Charity.

Pope receives a stuffed animal from a participant in the Special Olympics during a meeting Feb. 16 at the Vatican. The athletes and organizers were at the Vatican to promote the Special Olympics World Winter Games, which will be held in Austria March 14-25.

Special Olympians show world that 'every person is a gift,' Pope says

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VATICAN CITY – The athletes of the Special Olympics witness to the world the beauty and value of every human life and the joy that comes from reaching a goal with the encouragement and support of others, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis greets Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk, head of external relations for the Russian Orthodox Church, during a private meeting in 2016 at the Vatican. A prominent Catholic ecumenist has urged a better understanding of the Russian Orthodox Church.

Catholic theologian urges closer ties with Russian Orthodox

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OXFORD, England – A prominent Catholic ecumenist has urged a better understanding of the Russian Orthodox Church.

Complete collection of Fr. Freitas' columns on prayer and praying

Complete collection of Fr. Freitas' columns on prayer and praying

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This is the completely collection of Fr. Frank Freitas' four-part series of columns about prayer and praying that originally appeard in the print edition of The Catholic Register.

Each week dozens of newlyweds from around the world meet the pope and receive a special papal blessing at the general audience.

Celebrating marriage: Newlyweds look to Pope for blessings, strength

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VATICAN CITY – Each week dozens of newlyweds, dressed again in their wedding gowns and tuxedoes, come to the Vatican to receive a special papal blessing as they begin their lives together.

Takayama Ukon, a 17th century Catholic Samurai and martyr was beatified during a Mass in Osaka, Japan Feb. 7.

17th century Samurai martyr beatified in Japan

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TOKYO, Japan – A 17th century Catholic Samurai and martyr was beatified during a Mass in ‎Osaka, Japan on Tuesday.

Pope Francis arrives to lead his general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Feb. 1.

Health care is not a business, but a service to life, says Pope Francis

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VATICAN CITY – A nation's health-care system cannot be run simply as a business because human lives are at stake, Pope Francis said.

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