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Pope Francis: Humanity needs Christ's justice Watch
Pope Francis said Wednesday Catholics must spread the Gospel to a world which hungers and thirsts for the justice of Jesus Christ. Vatican ... continue reading
Women deacons possible after 'Synodal Way,' says German bishops' chairman Watch
The new chairman of the German bishops' conference has said that calling for the ordination of women could be a conclusion of the two-year ... continue reading
Pope urges priests to bring Eucharist to sick during Italy coronavirus quarantine Watch
At his morning Mass Tuesday, Pope Francis urged priests to bring the Eucharist to the sick and to accompany medical workers, as Italy ... continue reading
Italian police close St. Peter's Square to public Watch
The Italian police closed St. Peter's Square Tuesday following the Italian government decree extending quarantine measures to all of Italy ... continue reading
Vatican Museums closed until April 3 Watch
The Vatican Museums will be closed until April 3 as a precautionary measure to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus in Italy. Vatican ... continue reading
Pope Francis will lead Sunday Angelus via video over coronavirus fears Watch
Pope Francis will lead the Sunday Angelus prayer via video link, the Vatican has announced. The pope will also hold this week's Wednesday ... continue reading
Pope Francis: Be strong in faith amid coronavirus trial Watch
In a video streamed live to St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis prayed for those suffering from the "coronavirus epidemic" and encouraged ... continue reading
Pope Francis' morning Mass livestreamed this week Watch
Pope Francis' daily morning Mass, offered in the chapel of Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican guesthouse where he lives, is being livestreamed ... continue reading
Theologians say there is 'doubt' of sacramentality in marriages between 'baptized non-believers'
The International Theological Commission this week published a study into the question of whether two "baptized non-believers" can contract ... continue reading
Pope's message to youth: Don't let your cell phone distract you from reality Watch
Pope Francis is asking youth to wake up from the deadening static of staring at a cell phone to encounter Christ in their neighbor. Vatican ... continue reading
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Daily Readings for Friday, April 19, 2024
St. Alphege: Saint of the Day for Friday, April 19, 2024
Stewardship Prayer: Prayer of the Day for Friday, April 19, 2024
