FEATURED VIDEO CoronavirusLocal NewsNewsVideoVocations Ugandan ordained a Josephite priest at the West Baltimore parish he served as deacon Tim SwiftMay 29, 20205 min read The 32-year-old native of Uganda was ordained a Josephite priest May 23 at St. Peter Claver in West Baltimore. NewsVaticanVideoWorld News St. John Paul was a good shepherd, pope says on saint’s birthday Carol GlatzMay 18, 20203 min read St. John Paul II was a man of deep prayer, who loved being close to people and loved God’s justice and mercy, Pope Francis said. CommentaryGuest CommentaryVideo A new mom’s glimpse of the Father’s heart Connie PoulosMay 7, 20203 min read Every step, every milestone, no matter how small, is such a joy because I know what it took for my son to get there. Every smile and every hug are a gift, and I’m keenly aware of this since it did not come naturally at first. CoronavirusNewsUncategorizedVaticanVideoWorld News Pope prays for poor families and for the conversion of loan sharks Cindy WoodenApril 23, 20202 min read Pope Francis prayed for families struggling economically during the COVID-19 pandemic and for the conversion of loan sharks who prey on them. EnvironmentNewsVaticanVideoWorld News Creation is sacred gift deserving respect, care, pope says on Earth Day Carol GlatzApril 22, 20205 min read Humanity has failed to take care of the earth and its inhabitants, sinning against God and his gift of creation, Pope Francis said. CoronavirusNewsVaticanVideoWorld News Now is time to build new world without inequality, injustice, pope says Carol GlatzApril 19, 20206 min read As the world slowly recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a risk it will be struck by an even worse virus — that of selfish indifference, Pope Francis said. CoronavirusNewsVaticanVideoWorld News On Holy Thursday, pope thanks God for world’s priests Carol GlatzApril 10, 20204 min read Unable to invite Rome’s priests to mark Holy Thursday in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis thanked all priests for their service and called those who died ministering to the sick and health care workers part of the community of “saints next door.” CoronavirusNewsVideoWorld News Franciscans in Brazil use frevo music in video urging people to stay home Lise AlvesApril 7, 20202 min read To the soundtrack of the official hymn of Recife’s Galo da Madrugada, said to be the largest carnival block in the world, Franciscans from five convents in northeastern Brazil dance to a typical Brazilian rhythm known as the frevo with one request: “Fique em Casa” (Stay Home). CoronavirusFeatureNewsVaticanVideoWorld News Pope on Palm Sunday: Life, measured by love, is meant to serve others Carol GlatzApril 5, 20205 min read With a small procession down the vast and empty central nave of St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis began the first of a series of Holy Week liturgies celebrated without the presence of the faithful from the general public. CoronavirusNewsSaintsVaticanVideoWorld News Stay firm in faith, seek St. Joseph’s intercession, pope says Cindy WoodenMarch 19, 20203 min read In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the daily lives and routines of millions of people have been turned upside down, Pope Francis said, but they must help each other stay firm in faith. Previous 1 … 6 7 8 … 15 Next