Newsletter of 15 March 2018

Five years of the Pope from the “ends of the earth”

General Audience: Liturgy prepares us to receive Christ in Holy Communion

Pope Francis – A Man of His Word

Pope Francis receives Bernice Albertine King, Martin Luther King, Jr's daughter

Pope at Mass: ‘Prayer requires courage and patience’

In his homily at Mass on Thursday morning in the Casa Santa Marta, Pope Francis reflects on the power of prayer, starting with the dialogue between God and ... 

Pope Francis: Don’t be “parked Christians”

Pope Francis says true Christians don’t stop going forward after receiving the first gift of grace. They are always advancing, seeking after the joy of being ... 

Parolin: Pope Francis, Pontificate of joy

"Universal Judgment": New immersive show focuses on Michelangelo and Sistine Chapel

A new production combines innovation and tradition to lead younger generations to a new appreciation of one of the greatest works of art of all time - the ... 

Pakistani bishops to invite pope to visit their country

Pakistan’s Catholic bishops, currently in Rome for their 5-yearly “ad limina” visit, are scheduled to meet Pope Francis on 15 March. 

Catholic hospital in India attacked and vandalized

Suspected Hindu activists attacked Pushpa Mission Hospital in Ujjain in March, following a land dispute. 

A New Springtime in Ahiara Diocese

Nigerian Bishop of Umuahia Diocese and newly appointed Apostolic Administrator of Ahiara Diocese, Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, has called for healing, reconciliation ... 

Tenth anniversary of Chiara Lubich of Focolare Movement

Chiara Lubich passed away on 14 March, 2008, at the Focolare headquarters at Rocca di Papa, near Rome, following a long illness. 

Pope asks Amazon bishops to open new pathways for the Church and for humanity

Preparations are underway to organize the Special Assembly of the Synod of Bishops of the Pan-Amazon region that will take place in the Vatican in October ...