Pope, in Portugal, warns half a million young Catholics of social media snares
Pope Francis tells young people from all over the world to beware the false happiness lurking in social media.
Fri Aug 04 2023
Youth Catholics gather in Lisbon, awaiting pope
Over 350,000 pilgrims registered to attend but Portuguese authorities say more than 1 million are expected for the World Youth Day event.
Wed Aug 02 2023
Several roads in Bukit Mertajam to be closed for St Anne's feast
According to the church's management, more than 50,000 people are expected to attend the five-day feast celebrated by Catholics.
Fri Jul 28 2023
Look beyond the lights and remember the poor, Pope says
Francis, ushers in the ninth Christmas of his pontificate, celebrates a solemn vigil Mass in St. Peter's Basilica for about 2,000 people.
Sat Dec 25 2021
Pope to celebrate Christmas without congregation: Report
Tens of thousands of Catholics typically visit Rome in December to attend services at the Vatican.
Tue Oct 27 2020
Pope sends strong message to US Catholics after Floyd death
Pope Francis denounced the 'sin of racism' and twice identified Floyd as the victim of a tragic killing
Wed Jun 10 2020
Filipino bishops urge bell-ringing, prayers to protest bloody drugs war
A pastoral letter by Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) sent to priests urged Catholics to pray for victims from Saturday until All Saints' Day on Nov. 1.
Fri Sep 22 2017
Vatican turns off fountains as Rome gasps in drought
It was the first time authorities in the spiritual home of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics could remember being forced to turn off the fountains.
Tue Jul 25 2017
Thousands of Filipino Catholics march against death penalty, war on drugs
The gathering came just days after the church launched its strongest attack against President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs.
Sat Feb 18 2017
Anonymous posters criticising pope appear in Rome
The posters, put up during the night between Friday and Saturday by mystery activists, featured a picture of a stern-faced pope and the slogan: "Where's your mercy?"
Sun Feb 05 2017
Ceritalah ASEAN - The flower growers of Nam Dinh
Ph Long is the largest flower-growing village in the provincial capital of Nam Dinh - one of the largest centres for Vietnam's many millions of Catholics.
Thu Dec 15 2016
Pope refuses to equate Islam with violence
Francis defended his decision not to name Islam when condemning the brutal murder of a Catholic priest in France.
Sun Jul 31 2016
Muslims pray with Catholics over priest's 'barbaric' murder
Muslims attended Catholic mass in churches around France on Sunday in solidarity and sorrow following the brutal murder of a priest.
Sun Jul 31 2016
Pope, on Christmas, urges return to essential values
Pope Francis led the world's 1.2 billion Roman Catholics into Christmas on Thursday, urging those "intoxicated" by possessions and superficial appearances to return to the essential values of life.
Fri Dec 25 2015
The word from Pope Francis: Be kind, clean your room
On of Pope Francis's message for young people is to do something kind and helpful for family, schoolmates and friends.
Thu Sep 17 2015