St. Barbara is a saint and martyr (circa +235) venerated in Christianity, specifically in the Catholic and Orthodox Churches. ...read more

Welcome back to Advent. It’s been waiting for you. That season of longing, of hope, of light piercing the dark, like a candle in a cave or a flashlight in a tunnel. ...read more

We pray that people with disabilities may be at the centre of attention in society, and that institutions offer inclusion programs that enhance their active participation. ...read more

We’re approaching the First week of Advent and I am thinking about Zechariah. ...read more

The last few times we saw that Christian proclamation is a joy, and it is for everyone; today we will see a third aspect: it is for today. ...read more

This past August I met hundreds of thousands of your contemporaries from all over the world who converged on Lisbon for World Youth Day. ...read more

While Pope Francis can't make it to Dubai this weekend, Secretary of State (Pope Francis' right-hand-man) Cardinal Pietro Parolin will go in his stead, the Holy See Press Office has indicated. ...read more

What if Mary and Joseph met before their betrothal? How did King Herod and his son feel about the birth of a new king? "Journey to Bethlehem" answers these questions and more. ...read more

After having seen, last time, that the Christian proclamation is joy, today let us focus on a second aspect: it is for everyone, Christian proclamation is a joy for everyone. ...read more

During today's General Audience, Pope Francis reflected the evangelizing aspect of joy and how an encounter with Jesus always brings joy.  ...read more