“That is how the name came into my heart: Francis of Assisi. For me, he is the man of poverty, the man of peace, the man who loves and protects creation.” (Address to Representatives of the Communications Media, March 16, 2013) We are deeply saddened by the death of our beloved Pope Francis on April ...read more

Read the full text of Pope Francis' Easter message "to the city and to the world" given on April 20, 2025, at the Vatican. ...read more

On Saturday, April 19, 2025, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals and Papal Delegate, read the homily prepared by Pope Francis for the Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter. The Holy Father called listeners to "let the hope of Easter blossom in our lives and in the world!" ...read more

Cardinal Calcagno read Pope Francis' homily at the Chrism Mass in St. Peter's Basilica. You can read the full text here. ...read more

Pope Francis continued his cycle of catechesis on "Jesus Christ our Hope," as part of the Jubilee 2025. He turned to reflecting on the parables of Jesus in the Gospels. This week, he explored the parable of the father and the two sons, also known as the parable of the prodigal son. ...read more

Carlo Acutis was ahead of his time, and a part of our time. He inspires us to present the faith in creative ways, as well as to seek holiness in the joys and struggles of every day life. ...read more

Raising your child in the Christian faith is a beautiful challenge, but also a real trial in a world where digital distractions are all over. Carlo Acutis offers us and our children an inspiring example. ...read more

Guest contributor Dr. Murray Watson reflects on the differences and interconnectedness of Passover and Easter. ...read more

Pope Francis continued the second section of his cycle of catechesis on "Jesus Christ our Hope," as part of the Jubilee 2025, on encounters with Christ in the Gospels. This week, he reflected on Jesus' encounter with a rich man in the Gospel of Mark, chapter 10. ...read more

In this month of April, Pope Francis invites us to pray for the use of new technologies, that they will not replace human relationships, will respect the dignity of the person, and will help us face the crises of our times.  ...read more