Join Deacon Pedro as he considers the one baptism that binds all Christians and looks forward to the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which begins on Friday. ...read more

In Pope Francis' Prayer Intentions for January 2019, we join the Holy Father in praying for Young People and the Example of Mary. ...read more

Read the full text of Pope Francis' words on multilateral diplomacy addressed to the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See. ...read more

Read the full official English-language translation of Pope Francis' homily for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. ...read more

As we approach the final days of the Christmas season, Deacon Pedro explores the "12 Days of Christmas" and presents an intriguing Panamanian version in honour of WYD 2019. ...read more

Pope Francis’ Homily for Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God and the 52nd World Day of Peace ...read more

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family. This year the Gospel for today is the finding of the child Jesus in the temple (Luke 2:41-52). In other years, it is the flight of the Holy Family to Egypt (Matthew 2:13-23) or the presentation of Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:22-40). Is your family ...read more

At 12:00 noon today, Solemnity of the Lord’s Nativity, Pope Francis delivered his annual “Urbi et Orbi” address (to the city and the world) from the Central balcony of the Vatican Basilica. Before imparting the Blessing, the Pope addressed the traditional Christmas message to the faithful present in St Peter’s Square and to those who ...read more

Pope Francis’ Homily at the Christmas Mass at Night on the Solemnity of the Lord’s Birth – December 24, 2018 At 9:30 this evening in the Vatican Basilica, Pope Francis presided at the “Mass of the Night” on the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord 2018. During the celebration of the Eucharist, after the ...read more

Christmas is such a stressful time. All our stresses are multiplied. We have to worry about guests and presents and food… And so I love going for a walk in the woods. It’s so quiet and peaceful. Might be a little cold, but it’s so comforting. That’s also one of the reasons why I love ...read more