We publish below the text of the Video Message that the Holy Father Francis sent, as we approach the beginning of Holy Week, as a sign of closeness to Italian families and the world in this time of pandemic: ...read more

Read the full text of the homily given by Pope Francis before the extraordinary "urbi et orbi" blessing for a world suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic. ...read more

Today is the seventh anniversary of the election of Pope Francis. Matteo Ciofi reflects on what his pontificate has meant for the Church and for the world. ...read more

Pope Francis' new apostolic exhortation, Querida Amazonia, is addressed to the whole world. So what's in it for me? Read this blog to find out. ...read more

On Wednesday, December 25th Pope Francis gave his "Urbi et Orbi" Blessing for the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord at Central Loggia of the Vatican Basilica. Below is full text of his message:  ...read more

On Tuesday, December 24th, Pope Francis presided mass for the  Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord at the Vatican. Here is full text of his homily. ...read more

Scott Harris explores the theological depths of two of our favourite Christmas hymns: "O Come, All Ye Faithful" and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing". ...read more

Read Deacon Pedro's final reflection for Advent in which he exhorts us to remember the mission of the Church and how we participate in that mission. ...read more

What is the Immaculate Conception and when did it become part of the teaching of the Catholic Church? Scott Harris explores this popular Marian devotion. ...read more

Deacon Pedro continues exploring Advent through missionary glasses. This week he asks: Is it enough to live the Gospel or do we have to use words? ...read more