The traditional lighting ceremony for the Christmas tree and Nativity scene in St. Peter’s Square took place on Friday evening under the gaze of several official delegates. St. Peter’s Square was aglow on Friday evening, as a host of onlookers…
The Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development announces a new, intuitive website dedicated to Pope Francis’ encyclical "Fratelli tutti". Social Friendship, will be more readily accessible by the faithful. The Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development announces a special website…
Marking the 125th anniversary of the Coronation of Our Lady of Guadalupe on 12 December, Pope Francis grants to all Catholic faithful of the world the possibility to obtain a plenary indulgence while remaining at home. On the mandate of…
With the Apostolic Letter “Patris corde” (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis recalls the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. To mark the occasion, the Holy Father has proclaimed a “Year of…
In a video message for his December prayer intention, Pope Francis speaks about the power of prayer to change reality and our hearts, and prays that, through a life of prayer, we may nourish our relationship with Jesus Christ. By…
“When Pope Francis asked ‘Where are you from?’ I answered: ‘Brunei’ He surprised me with his next words: ‘Ah, paradiso! (Ah Heaven!)” Here is a ZENIT exclusive interview with Cardinal Cornelius Sim, Apostolic Vicar of Brunei, the first Cardinal of…
The “Economy of Francesco” event, that had been due to launch the movement in Assisi in March and that was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, is presented in the Vatican in an adapted guise. The “Economy of Francesco” is…
Pope Francis releases his message for the Fourth World Day of the Poor, observed on 15 November. The Pope calls on people to keep their gaze fixed on the poor, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic, and warns against succumbing to…
Pope Francis released his annual Message for World Mission Sunday 2020 on Pentecost Sunday. It’s theme is taken from Isaiah: “Here am I, send me” (6:8). World Mission Sunday is celebrated on October 18 in 2020. Call to mission in…
The theme for the 55th World Day of Social Communications, to be held in May 2021 was released today, Tuesday 29 September. The theme chosen by Pope Francis for the message is: “Come and see” (Jn 1,46). Communicating, encountering people as and…