Pope Francis off to Asia, Oceania
Pope Francis’ trip to Asia and Oceania in September will be a trip of religious, economic and social contrasts.
Make reconciliation with someone in your life
Readings for week 11: Sunday, Aug. 18 to Saturday, Aug. 24
Vatican secretary of state asks Iranian president for restraint
As the world braced for Iran to retaliate for the assassination of a Hamas leader who was staying in the Iranian capital, the Vatican secretary of state pleaded with Iran's new president not to escalate the Middle East conflict.
Visitors to the sick need comfort too
When was the last time you held someone’s hand? On one beautiful morning, as I was setting up for the celebration of the noon Mass in the hospital chapel, three visitors came in and sat down quietly. I noticed that they were holding hands.
Vatican says it was 'saddened' by Olympics' opening ceremony
More than a week after the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games, the Vatican joined people who complained that a segment of the show featuring drag performers offended Christians.
Pope Francis visits amusement park near Rome
Pope Francis visited an amusement park an hour outside of Rome to greet workers, their families and the two nuns providing pastoral care there.
We can accomplish amazing things with God’s strength
The Bible Book(s)/ Chapter(s) to read each day for Week 9: Sunday, Aug. 4 to Saturday, Aug. 10.
Parisian saints to accompany Catholics during Olympics
Paris is not a city, it's a world, they say, and so is the rich Catholic culture visible in its people and places. We gathered nine names of Parisian saints to accompany Catholics in 2024 -- the year of the Olympics and reopening of iconic Notre Dame Cathedral.
The joy in the oneness of God
Moving day, for most of us, might not be our favourite. Usually full of chaos and hard work, stress and mess, it’s something we put up with rather than look forward to.
