If ecumenical partners recognize each other, how much more then should those who share full communion accept each other as “sisters and brothers in the Lord”? ...read more

In his weekly catechesis, Pope Francis reflected on the Sacrament of Confirmation as "a 'royal seal' with which Christ marks his sheep." ...read more

The first part of the 2024 Session of the Synod was framed by a Penitential Vigil on October 1 and an Ecumenical Vigil on October 11. ...read more

In his weekly catechesis, Pope Francis reflected on the power of the Holy Spirit present in the love of married couples. ...read more

During the Holy Mass and Canonization, Canadian Marie-Léonie Paradis and thirteen other blesseds were canonized. In his homily, Pope Francis reflected on the relationship between Jesus and his disciples, James and John. ...read more

Julian reflects on how God speaks to us through other people and how we need to be attentive to the needs of others. ...read more

In his weekly catechesis, Pope Francis commented on the Holy Spirit, specifically, how He is "present and active in the life of the Church" and "due the same glory and adoration as the Father and the Son." ...read more

Julian reflects on God's invitation to see his saving work in the world, and our vocation to take part in that work. ...read more

In his weekly catechesis, Pope Francis resumed his cycle on "The Spirit and the Bride." Commenting on the mission and unity of the Church depicted throughout the Acts of the Apostles, he said that "We see the Spirit work for unity in two ways. On the one hand, He drives the Church outwards, so that she can welcome an ever-greater number of people and peoples; on the other hand, she gathers them within to consolidate the unity achieved." ...read more

In this month of October, our Holy Father invites us to pray for a shared mission, that the Church continue to sustain in all ways a synodal lifestyle, as a sign of co-responsibility, promoting the participation, the communion and the mission shared among priests, religious and lay people.  ...read more