
VATICAN CITY: Pope blesses icon for the people of Syria
Pope Francis yesterday (Sunday, 15th September) blessed an icon bound for the people of Syria as part…

VATICAN CITY: Pope blesses 6,000 rosaries for Syria
The pope blessed 6,000 rosaries for Syrian families who have suffered during the civil war – which…

VATICAN CITY: Pope video calls for prayer for persecuted Christians
Pope Francis has made an impassioned plea on screen, calling on people to pray for persecuted Christians.

CENTRAL AMERICA: Introducing Catholic social teaching to one million young people
Young people all across Central America are being introduced to Catholic social teaching thanks to an initiative,…

UAE: ‘Joy and pride’, as country awaits Pope
Pope Francis’ trip to the United Arab Emirates – the first by a Pontiff to the Arab…

BURMA: Papal visit “will have great impact on peace process”
Pope Francis’ visit to Burma (Myanmar) will do much to bring peace and reconciliation in a country…

BURMA: Cardinal defends Aung San Suu Kyi
Burma (Myanmar)’s most senior Catholic bishop has expressed support for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi – despite…

BLOG: “Help persecuted Christians” – His Holiness Pope Francis
In a video message Pope Francis has appealed for prayers and material support for persecuted Christians.