Let us pray that all parents who mourn the loss of a son or daughter find support in their community, and may receive peace of heart from the Spirit of Consolation. ...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

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

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

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