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

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

On the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Fr. Matt Gworek reflects on the lessons we can learn from St. Juan Diego as we prepare for Christmas. ...read more

I don’t want to overstep, but I highly doubt you were immaculately conceived. I know I wasn’t. But that doesn’t mean that we can’t try to be prepared like Mary was. ...read more

Read the prayer offered by Pope Francis before the statue of Mary in the Piazza di Spagna on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. ...read more

Join us in prayer for the intentions entrusted to us by Pope Francis. For December 2018, we join the Holy Father in praying for: Evangelization. ...read more

What does Advent have to do with the Three Little Pigs? Read this blog to find out! ...read more