In his weekly catechesis, Pope Francis paused his usual cycle of catechesis to instead recall the experience of migrants who cross seas and deserts to reach their new homes. ...read more

In his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis reflected on the descent of the Holy Spirit on Christ at his baptism. He said that "In the Jordan, God the Father “anointed with the Holy Spirit”; that is, He consecrated Jesus as King, Prophet, and Priest." ...read more

On Thursday, August 15, 2024, Pope Francis led the Angelus Prayer and gave an address on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. He said that "the Blessed Virgin is She who goes before us on the journey, reminding us all that our life is also a continuous journey towards the horizon of the definitive encounter." ...read more

In this month of August, our Holy Father invites us to pray for political leaders, that they be at the service of their own people. ...read more

On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, Pope Francis resumed his weekly cycle of catechesis during his General Audience. Continuing his series on "The Spirit and the Bride," he said that our belief that the Virgin Mary “'was found to be with child of the Holy Spirit' (Matthew 1:18) is the foundation that enables us to speak of Mary as the quintessential Bride, who is a figure of the Church." ...read more

Let us pray that political leaders be at the service of their own people, working for integral human development and the common good. ...read more

For the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, Julian reflects on the power of accompanying those in the final stages of life. ...read more

Pastoral care of the sick provides us with the time and place to meet others in times of their greatest need, when they feel the most vulnerable. ...read more

Let us pray that the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, bestows the Lord’s strength to those who receive it and to their loved ones. ...read more

Today marks International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1987. This year’s theme is The evidence is clear: Invest in prevention. ...read more