Vatican
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Pope: Indigenous peoples have right to preserve cultural identity
Feb 11, 2025
Pope Francis sends a message to participants in a UN meeting on Indigenous Peoples, and stresses their right to preserve their cultural identity and the natural resources to which they are closely linked.
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Vatican official: People ‘terrorized’ by U.S. crackdown on illegal immigration
Feb 11, 2025
A prominent Vatican cardinal said that people are being “terrorized” by the U.S. government’s “crackdown” on immigration and freeze of Catholic-run aid programs.
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Pope Francis prays for peace in conflict zones around the world
Feb 10, 2025
At the conclusion of Sunday's Jubilee Mass, Pope Francis recalled how those in military service can be "agents of security and freedom of peoples" in contributing to the establishment of peace. He prayed for peace in the conflict zones of Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, Myanmar, Kivu (DRC) and Sudan.
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Pope at Armed Forces Jubilee Mass: Be courageous witnesses of God's love
Feb 10, 2025
During his homily at the Jubilee of Armed Forces Mass on Sunday, Pope Francis entrusts their efforts to Christ, recalling that turning to Him in constant prayer is a source of strength for their important duties. He praises chaplains providing accompaniment, saying, "they are in your midst as the presence of Christ."
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Pope stresses importance of meaningful prayer within families
Feb 10, 2025
Meeting with the Executive Committee of the II International Congress of Confraternities and Popular Piety that took place in Seville, Spain, in December, Pope Francis emphasizes the importance of prayer, especially within families, and of showing abounding love and respect for one another.
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Pope: Defend human dignity, eliminate human trafficking
Feb 10, 2025
Pope Francis releases a message to mark the 11th International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking, and praises the work of those combating the scourge of modern slavery.
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Priests should be ‘shaped’ by people’s pain
Feb 07, 2025
Pope Francis meets with seminarians and formators of several Spanish dioceses, and urges future priests to allow themselves to be shaped by the pain of those they serve.
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Pope: Nicene Creed unites Christians
Feb 07, 2025
Pope Francis welcomed young priests and monks from Oriental Orthodox Churches on study visit to Rome
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Pope to Orthodox priests: Nicene Creed unites all Christians
Feb 07, 2025
Pope Francis meets with young priests and monks of the Oriental Orthodox Churches, and urges Christians to express our common faith in respect and fraternal love.
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Pope Francis: Faith in God is ‘a force that sets love in motion’ in the world
Feb 06, 2025
Pope Francis on Wednesday continued his catechesis on “Jesus Christ Our Hope,” saying love is the force that compels people, including the Blessed Virgin Mary, to share their faith in God with others.



Sunday Reflection
Trusting in God: The key to true prosperity
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Philip Tay, OCD
