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

One Christian in eight is persecuted because of their faith. Read more about this year's World Watch List for Christian persecution published by Open Doors. ...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

From St. Francis to the present day, the nativity scene has had an important place in our Christmas traditions. Read this new letter from Pope Francis. ...read more

Today, during his apostolic visit to Japan, Pope Francis celebrated Mass with thousands of people in Tokyo Dome. Read the full text of his homily here. ...read more

Pope Francis celebrated Mass for the Solemnity of Christ the King in Nagasaki, Japan, during his apostolic visit. Read the full text of his homily here. ...read more

Today, during his final day in Thailand, Pope Francis celebrated Mass with young people in Bangkok's Assumption Cathedral. Read his homily here. ...read more

Pope Francis speaks of missionary discipleship during his homily at Mass in Bangkok's National Stadium. Read the full text here. ...read more

This year we marked the 50th anniversary of the bill which decriminalized abortion in Canada. Here is a chronology of how we got to where we are. ...read more