papal messages

German archbishop demands Church increase quota of women in leadership positions

German archbishop demands Church increase quota of women in leadership positions

Catholic women ask Pope to change “painful” title of new encyclical ‘Brothers all’: “The masculine noun will alienate many”

Francis urges EU Bishops to 'creative charity' to tackle 'explosion of new forms of poverty'

Francis urges EU Bishops to 'creative charity' to tackle 'explosion of new forms of poverty'

Francis urges EU Bishops to “creative charity” to tackle “explosion of new forms of poverty”

Pope warns UN on COVID-19 social recovery - 'Solidarity must not be an empty word or promise' (video)

Pope warns UN on COVID-19 social recovery - 'Solidarity must not be an empty word or promise' (video)

Pope warns UN on COVID-19 social recovery: “Solidarity must not be an empty word or promise” (video)

Cardinal Czerny praises 'hope, resilience and strength' of displaced people, says they can be 'a positive force of change'

Cardinal Czerny praises 'hope, resilience and strength' of displaced people, says they can be 'a positive force of change'

Cardinal Czerny praises “hope, resilience and strength” of displaced people, says they can be “a positive force of change”

Pope thanks elderly, sick priests for 'silent proclamation of the Gospel of life'

Pope thanks elderly, sick priests for 'silent proclamation of the Gospel of life'

Pope thanks elderly, sick priests for “silent proclamation of the Gospel of life”

Vatican digs itself into hole trying to defend gender inclusiveness of Pope's new encyclical 'Brothers all'

Vatican digs itself into hole trying to defend gender inclusiveness of Pope's new encyclical 'Brothers all'

Vatican digs itself into hole trying to defend gender inclusiveness of Pope’s new encyclical ‘Brothers all’

Pope urges doctors, hospitals to put care for patients above financial concerns

Pope urges doctors, hospitals to put care for patients above financial concerns

Pope urges doctors, hospitals to put care for patients above financial concerns

Francis urges 'ecological retooling' of economy to counter 'inhuman' pace of production, consumption

Francis urges 'ecological retooling' of economy to counter 'inhuman' pace of production, consumption

Francis urges “ecological retooling” of economy to counter “inhuman” pace of production, consumption

Pope laments on World Environment Day - 'The wounds inflicted on our mother earth are wounds that also bleed in us'

Pope laments on World Environment Day - 'The wounds inflicted on our mother earth are wounds that also bleed in us'

Francis reminds humanity on Day of Prayer for Creation: “We are part of this interconnected web of life, not its masters”

Pope decries multinationals' 'outrageous plundering' of natural resources - 'We have to take care of Creation responsibly. Today'

Pope decries multinationals' 'outrageous plundering' of natural resources - 'We have to take care of Creation responsibly. Today'

Pope decries multinationals’ “outrageous… plundering” of natural resources: “We have to take care of Creation responsibly. Today”

Pope pleads - 'Stop using religions to incite hatred, violence, extremism and blind fanaticism'

Pope pleads - 'Stop using religions to incite hatred, violence, extremism and blind fanaticism'

Pope pleads: “Stop using religions to incite hatred, violence, extremism and blind fanaticism”

Pope expresses 'closeness' to bishop on receiving end of death threats for defence of poor in Mozambique

Pope expresses 'closeness' to bishop on receiving end of death threats for defence of poor in Mozambique

Pope expresses “closeness” to bishop on receiving end of death threats for defence of poor in Mozambique

After Pope backs push to 'free' Virgin from mob devotion, Vatican official denounces mafia manipulation of religion to enslave

After Pope backs push to 'free' Virgin from mob devotion, Vatican official denounces mafia manipulation of religion to enslave

After Pope backs push to “free” Virgin from mob devotion, Vatican official denounces mafia manipulation of religion to enslave

In latest battle in war against mafia, Pope cracks down on dons' devotion to Mary

In latest battle in war against mafia, Pope cracks down on dons' devotion to Mary

In latest battle in war against mafia, Pope cracks down on dons’ devotion to Mary

Pope donates ventilators, ultrasound scanners to COVID-19-hit Brazil

Pope donates ventilators, ultrasound scanners to COVID-19-hit Brazil

“So that Christian solidarity can really help the neediest”, Pope donates ventilators, ultrasound scanners to COVID-19-hit Brazil

Pope says witness to beauty, 'wonder of living' the 'greatest contribution' Catholics can make for hope post-COVID-19

Pope says witness to beauty, 'wonder of living' the 'greatest contribution' Catholics can make for hope post-COVID-19

Pope says witness to beauty, “wonder of living” the “greatest contribution” Catholics can make for hope post-COVID-19

Pope encourages nun accompanying Trans women - 'God will reward you abundantly'

Pope encourages nun accompanying Trans women - 'God will reward you abundantly'

Pope encourages nun accompanying Trans women: “God will reward you abundantly”

Francis publishes new book of pandemic texts 'to suggest keys for rebuilding a better world', 'sow hope'

Francis publishes new book of pandemic texts 'to suggest keys for rebuilding a better world', 'sow hope'

Francis publishes new book of pandemic texts “to suggest keys for rebuilding a better world”, “sow hope”

Pope urges faithful to 'fraternal love capable of seeing the sacred grandeur of our neighbour, of finding God in every human being'

Pope urges faithful to 'fraternal love capable of seeing the sacred grandeur of our neighbour, of finding God in every human being'

Pope urges faithful to “fraternal love capable of seeing the sacred grandeur of our neighbour, of finding God in every human being”

Pope - 'Prayers and little gestures sow in the field of the world the seed of God's love which makes all things new'

Pope - 'Prayers and little gestures sow in the field of the world the seed of God's love which makes all things new'

Pope: “Prayers and little gestures sow in the field of the world the seed of God’s love which makes all things new”

Pope sends 250,000 euros to Lebanon in sign of 'fatherly closeness to people in serious difficulty'

Pope sends 250,000 euros to Lebanon in sign of 'fatherly closeness to people in serious difficulty'

Pope sends 250,000 euros to Lebanon in sign of “fatherly closeness to people in serious difficulty”

Pope cries on Hiroshima anniversary - 'Never has it been clearer that, for peace to flourish, it is necessary to put down the weapons of war'

Pope cries on Hiroshima anniversary - 'Never has it been clearer that, for peace to flourish, it is necessary to put down the weapons of war'

Pope cries on Hiroshima anniversary: “Never has it been clearer that, for peace to flourish, it is necessary to put down the weapons of war”

Pope honours Northern Ireland Nobel Peace Prize recipient John Hume as artisan of dialogue and reconciliation

Pope honours Northern Ireland Nobel Peace Prize recipient John Hume as artisan of dialogue and reconciliation

Pope honours Northern Ireland Nobel Peace Prize recipient John Hume as artisan of dialogue and reconciliation

In Pope video for August, Francis denounces 'very difficult' situation of maritime workers

In Pope video for August, Francis denounces 'very difficult' situation of maritime workers

In Pope video for August, Francis denounces “very difficult” situation of maritime workers

Pope warns youth against 'culture of the temporary'

Pope warns youth against 'culture of the temporary'

Pope warns youth against “culture of the temporary, in which nothing is definitive and the only thing that matters is enjoying the moment”

In Pope video for July, Francis asks of Church and State 'love, respect and guidance' for families

In Pope video for July, Francis asks of Church and State 'love, respect and guidance' for families

In Pope video for July, Francis asks of Church and State “love, respect and guidance” for families

Pope urges Catholic media to communicate 'importance of working for justice, social concord and respect for our common home'

Pope urges Catholic media to communicate 'importance of working for justice, social concord and respect for our common home'

Pope urges Catholic media to communicate “importance of working for justice, social concord and respect for our common home”

'You are not alone' - Pope thanks seafarers for 'sacrifices' in feeding humanity despite COVID-19

'You are not alone' - Pope thanks seafarers for 'sacrifices' in feeding humanity despite COVID-19

“You are not alone”: Pope thanks seafarers for “sacrifices” in feeding humanity despite COVID-19

Pope clamours for World Day of Poor - 'Time devoted to prayer can never become an alibi for neglecting our neighbour in need'

Pope clamours for World Day of Poor - 'Time devoted to prayer can never become an alibi for neglecting our neighbour in need'

Pope clamours for World Day of Poor: “Time devoted to prayer can never become an alibi for neglecting our neighbour in need”

Pope encourages Franciscans to be inspired by 'passion for truth and justice' of St. Anthony of Padua

Pope encourages Franciscans to be inspired by 'passion for truth and justice' of St. Anthony of Padua

Pope encourages Franciscans to be inspired by “passion for truth and justice” of St. Anthony of Padua