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Pope sends ventilators and scanners to needy hospitals in Brazil
Pope Francis continues to make his heartfelt appeal for generosity and solidarity for communities and countries hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic…
Mary’s Assumption huge step forward for humanity – Pope Francis
Addressing a holiday crowd from the window of his studio overlooking the square, the Pope said that in Mary’s Assumption into Heaven,…
N Korea Pyongyang’s diocese to be dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima
The Diocese of Pyongyang, North Korea, is to be dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima on 15 August, the Solemnity of the…
Crucifix in Nicaragua cathedral torched in ‘hatred of the Church’
Vatican News reports witnesses saying that a hooded man entered the Chapel of the Blood of Chris, Managua on Friday and threw…
Don’t leave the ‘grandparents’ alone – Pope Francis
After reciting the Angelus in St Peter's Square, Pope Francis recalled the liturgical memorial of Saints Joachim and Ann, Jesus's grandparents. The…
The virtue of patience and a renewed call for a global ceasefire characterises Pope Francis Angelus on Sunday
Pope Francis on Sunday appealed for a global ceasefire to combat the coronavirus pandemic that continues to claim lives and wreak havoc…
Pope Francis holds first audience after lockdown
Pope Francis yesterday held his first audience for a group of people since Italy lifted its coronavirus lockdown, granting it to health…
Alex Zanardi in serious condition following a road accident during a Paralympic relay race stage
Alex Zanardi was seriously injured and in a reportedly grave condition following a road accident in the province of Siena, during one…
Muslims celebrate one of their biggest holidays under the shadow of the coronavirus
Muslims worldwide will celebrate one of their biggest holidays under the long shadow of the coronavirus, with millions confined to their homes…
Pope says Thursday will be day of prayer for all religions for end to pandemic
Thursday will be a day of prayer for all religions, Pope Francis said at his weekly general audience on Wednesday. He said…
UN head appeals to ‘common humanity’ across all faiths, in tackling the coronavirus
Our shared vulnerability to the coronavirus pandemic reveals “our common humanity”, the UN chief said on Tuesday during an online meeting with…
Photo Story: Fatima Sanctuary without pilgrims for the first time in its history
Fatima Sanctuary is seen without pilgrims for the first time in its history during the May International Anniversary Pilgrimage in Fatima, Portugal,…