Highlighting the importance of the Bible in the life of faith and the role of lay women and men in sharing the Gospel, Pope Francis formally installed eight men and women in the ministry of lector and eight others in the ministry of catechist.
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Pope Francis Sets Jan. 26 as Day of Prayer for Peace in Ukraine
Saying he was worried about Ukraine and how a possible Russian-Ukrainian conflict could spread, Pope Francis proclaimed Jan. 26 as a day of prayer for peace in Ukraine.
Synodality and Ecumenism Require Walking Together, Say Cardinals
All Christians are invited to pray for unity and continue to journey together, said Cardinals Mario Grech, general secretary of the Synod of the Bishops, and Cardinal Kurt Koch, president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity.
Pope Francis Sends Aid to Victims in Philippines, Migrants on Belarus Border
Pope Francis is sending thousands of dollars in relief aid to the Philippines after a devastating typhoon struck the Southeast Asian archipelago in December.
Pope Francis: Communication Must Build Communion, Fraternity
In a time when social networks can tend to divide people, Christian media must instead work to unite men and women, Pope Francis said.
Seeking God Together Will Bring Christians Closer to Each Other, Pope Says
When the goal of Christian unity seems far off, “let us remind ourselves that we are making this journey not as those who already possess God but as those who continue to seek him,” Pope Francis told members of an ecumenical pilgrimage from Finland.
Vatican Announces ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ as Motto for Holy Year 2025
Pope Francis approved “Pilgrims of Hope” as the motto for the Holy Year 2025.
Vatican Mandates COVID-19 Vaccines or Recovery for Employees, Most Visitors
The Vatican has updated its rules to stem the spread of COVID-19 and will require all its employees to be vaccinated against the virus or prove they have recently recovered from the disease.
Pope Francis Hails as Heroes Parents who Risk Everything for Their Kids
With so many problems and challenges in the world, especially worsened by the pandemic, people can find strength and guidance in St. Joseph, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis’ Music Library Contains Nearly 2,000 CDs, Includes Elvis
Pope Francis’ music library contains nearly 2,000 CDs and 19 vinyl records, according to the Vatican cardinal who is curating the collection.