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Pope Francis to visit Ireland for World Meeting of Families

Pope Francis will travel to Dublin, Ireland in August to attend the World Meeting of Families. He made the announcement at his weekly General Audience on Wednesday 

Pope at Audience: ‘Mass makes us a living Eucharist’

Continuing his catechesis on the Mass, Pope Francis at the Wednesday General Audience invites Christians to make an examination of conscience and to be ... 

Pope Francis: Interviewed in new book "God Is Young"

Thomas Leoncini interviews Pope Francis in a book being released today on an international level. Its release coincides with the Palm Sunday celebration of ... 

Memories of Pope Francis’ visit to Naples in 2015

To remember Pope Francis’ visit to Pompeii and Naples on March 21, 2015, on the first day of spring we bring you this exclusive video. 

Pope at Santa Marta: ‘God’s love is like that of a mother and father’

Speaking during the homily at morning Mass at the Casa Santa Marta Pope Francis reflected on the love the Lord has for each of us. 

Pope Francis: “Looking at Christ Crucified heals our poisoned hearts”

During his homily on Tuesday at Casa Santa Marta, Pope Francis invites us to look at a Crucifix when we are depressed and tired out with life’s journey. 

Vatican releases Pope Francis' schedule for Holy Week

Vatican News will be broadcasting the papal liturgies throughout Holy Week, with live English commentary. 

Holy See says Global Compact for Migration must put the person at centre 

The Holy See's Permanent Observer to the United Nations in Geneva commented on Wednesday on the latest document produced by UN Member States as they draw up a ... 

Vatican’s Prefect for Communication resigns 

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Monsignor Dario Edoardo Viganò, Prefect of the Vatican’s Secretariat for Communication. 

Vatican presents Woodland Chapels at Venice Architecture Biennale

The Holy See notches up another first this year, as it makes its inaugural appearance at the International Architecture Exhibition in Venice. 

Cardinal Gracias meets Modi on anti-Christian violence, papal visit

During a meeting with Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, Cardinal Oswald Gracias again failed to get a commitment on a papal visit. 

US Bishops: Pro-life pregnancy centers embody love

The Chairman of the US Bishops’ Pro-Life Committee issues a statement supporting pro-life pregnancy centers as the US Supreme Court hears important free speech ... 

UN chief on Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Antonio Guterres expressed concern over issues such as gender inequality, xenophobia, racism, intolerance and rise of far-right political parties and neo-Nazi ... 

Australian Catholic Church to hold first Plenary Council in 80 years

The Australian Catholic Church, with the approval of Pope Francis, will hold a Plenary Council in 2020 to discuss its way forward in light of the challenges it ... 

Sydney archdiocese steps up efforts to combat human trafficking

Archbishop Anthony Fisher has established a task force to help schools, universities and parishes 'slave-proof' their supply chains for all goods and services. 

Syrian rebels say children killed in airstrike

At least 15 children have reportedly been killed in Syria after an air-strike in Eastern Ghouta destroyed an underground school where they were taking shelter. 

UN marks International Day of Happiness

Since 2013 the United Nations has been observing the International Day of Happiness on March 20 to underscore the relevance of happiness and well-being in the ...