The newly appointed bishop of Hong Kong gave a press conference Tuesday in which he said he believed that prudence and dialogue were a way forward in the challenges facing … Continued
Pope Francis has appointed Father Stephen Chow, S.J. as the next bishop of Hong Kong. Father Chow, 61, has served as the provincial of the Jesuits’ Chinese Province since 2018. … Continued
Blessed James Alberione was well known for his passion for modern media and for founding several religious congregations. He was less known for one odd personality quirk. He kept a … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—On Good Friday, Pope Francis celebrated the Liturgy of the Passion of the Lord at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica. Below is the full … Continued
Indonesian President Joko Widodo condemned a bomb attack at a Catholic cathedral after a Palm Sunday Mass that killed two suspects and wounded at least 20 people. Widodo said March … Continued
Pope Francis prayed Sunday for Indonesian Catholics injured in a bombing as they left a Palm Sunday Mass. Speaking before the recitation of the Angelus on March 28, the pope … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—The Vatican’s doctrinal office Monday clarified that the Catholic Church does not have the power to give liturgical blessings of homosexual unions. Answering the question “does the Church have … Continued
Here is the full prepared text of Pope Francis’ address at an interreligious meeting, delivered March 6, 2021, in the Plain of Ur, Iraq. Dear brothers and sisters, This blessed … Continued
At Mass in Baghdad on Saturday, Pope Francis told Iraqi Christians that no matter what the world thinks, love is a strength, and it always triumphs over sin and evil. … Continued
Here is the full text of Pope Francis’ prayer of suffrage for the victims of the war, delivered March 7, 2021, at Hosh al-Bieaa (Church square) in Mosul, Iraq. The … Continued