“The heart of the Church is rent asunder,” Pope Leo lamented on Wednesday, “by the cries rising up from places of war,” especially Ukraine, Iran, Israel, and Gaza. Speaking at the weekly General Audience, the Holy Father insisted, “We must never become accustomed to war” but...
Pope Leo XIV will hold his first meeting with all priests assigned in Rome on June 12, including several Filipino clergy. The Diocese of Rome said the private audience will take place at 10 a.m. in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall, which seats up to 6,300...
Pope Francis chooses the theme for World Communications Day 2025 that calls on people to "share with gentleness the hope that is in your hearts", communication that creates the condition for dialogue. The Holy See Press Office released the theme Pope Francis has chosen for the...
VATICAN— The conclave that will elect the next pope is steeped in rules developed over the course of centuries. Given the biggest number of cardinal-electors in history, 133, who gets to cast the first ballot? The answer: “By order of precedence,” as mandated by “Universi Dominici...
Pope Francis has passed away. The whole world mourns his passing. Acclamations and expressions of grief continue to pour in from dignitaries of differennt religious faiths and persuasion, sovereigns and national leaders. He responds in silence. He now prays for us in heaven. Mine is a...
Following the March 28 earthquake that struck Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and China, Cardinal Charles Bo, president of the Myanmar Bishops’ Conference, said the people of the Asian country now “need everything,” including peace to end the civil war. “The people need food, shelter, medicine, and all...
Pope Francis remains in stable condition and spent his fourth day in the hospital praying, reading, and doing some work, according to the latest health update released by the Vatican on Monday night. The 88-year-old pope is without a fever as he continues to receive treatment...
The Vatican on Tuesday said tests earlier in the afternoon showed Pope Francis had developed “bilateral” or double pneumonia, leading doctors to prescribe additional treatment for the Holy Father. “Laboratory tests, [a] chest X-ray, and the Holy Father’s clinical condition continue to present a complex picture,”...
A priest from the Philippines made history by becoming the first Filipino bishop in Australia. About 3,000 people filled the pews of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Melbourne on Feb. 1 for the consecration of Bishop Rene Ramirez, who hails from Gapan, a city in Nueva Ecija...
Addressing the faithful ahead of the recitation of the Angelus prayer on Sunday, Pope Francis reflected on the Gospel passage from Luke that recounts Jesus’ visit to the synagogue in Nazareth. He pointed to the moment when Jesus declared Himself the fulfilment of the prophecy of...