Pope’s March prayer intention:For a Christian response to bioethical challenges https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6s_i3-qNqY Let us pray that we may give a Christian response to bioethical challenges. It is evident that science has progressed, and today the field of bioethics presents us with a series of problems to which we must respond, not hiding our head like an…
On Ash Wednesday, we received a cross of ashes on our forehead (made from the ashes of burnt palms from the previous year’s Palm Sunday). The Observance of Lent The life of a monk ought to be a continuous Lent. Since few, however, have the strength for this, we urge the entire community during these…
Pope Francis appeals for peace in Ukraine (AFP or licensors) Pope Francis says his heart aches over the situation in Ukraine and announces a “Day of Fasting for Peace” on Ash Wednesday. By Vatican News staff reporter During the General Audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis made a heartfelt appeal for peace in Ukraine, saying that…
Eleven Sisters of the Casa community were able to attend the Holy Mass of Pope Francis on the Day of Consecrated Life in the Basilica of San Pietro, whereas the rest participated through the television. The celebration started in the dark church with each one holding the burning candle and the entrance procession. The darkness…
For Religious Sisters and Consecrated Women Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of February, and invites Catholics to pray for religious sisters and consecrated women as they continue in their mission with courage.
Pope’s January prayer intention: For those who suffer religious persecution
Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of December, inviting everyone to pray for catechists, “summoned to announce the Word of God,” that they might “be its witnesses, with courage and creativity, and in the power of the Holy Spirit, with joy and much peace.” More Information
Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of November, and invites everyone to pray for and be near those who suffer from exhaustion, burn-out, and depression. More information
ONE SUNDAY FOR THE WHOLE WORLD World Mission Day (Mission Sunday) was proclaimed in 1926 by Pope Pius XI. Every year on the penultimate Sunday in October. Mission Sunday is a chance for us to show love and solidarity with the brothers and sisters in the world who share our faith. At the Sunday Angelus,…
Faithful from around the world – including laymen and -women, priests, seminarians, women and men religious, cardinals and bishops – took part in the liturgy, which marked the beginning of a two-year synodal process. Encounter The Pope invited us to ask ourselves if we are good at listening, if we allow others to express themselves.…
