The sin committed most frequently in Christian parishes and groups is bad-mouthing and backstabbing each other, which not only divides the community, but drives away people who come seeking God, Pope Francis said to parishioners in his homily during an evening Mass at a parish on the outskirts of Rome on 21 May.

A logo depicting symbols for Mary, Panama and the Panama Canal was selected as the winning design to promote World Youth Day (WYD) 2019.

Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President Archbishop Denis Hart has last week said that fairness and compassion should be the cornerstone of our society.

Standing before the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, Pope Francis has last weekend canonised two shepherd children who saw Mary at Fatima, but more importantly, he said, they heeded the call to pray for sinners and trust in the Lord.

Pope Francis has this week urged Rome’s Portuguese Pontifical College to turn to Our Lady, ahead of his Apostolic Visit to Fatima on 12 and 13 May

Pope Francis’ historic, 72-hour visit to Cairo has left a profound mark on Egyptians, Catholic leaders said, as they anticipate increased ties with fellow Orthodox Christians and Muslims.

The only way to give an authentic witness of Christ’s death and resurrection is by sharing the Gospel with humility, Pope Francis said on 25 April during morning Mass in the chapel of Domus Sanctae Marthae.

Australian aid-agency Palms Australia is currently appealing for volunteers to assist overseas communities.

Jesus is the risen shepherd who takes upon his shoulders “our brothers and sisters crushed by evil in all its varied forms,” Pope Francis said before giving his solemn Easter blessing on 16 April at St Peter’s Square.

The Cross is a sign of God’s love for humankind and not just an emblem of Christianity or a piece of jewellery to display, Pope Francis said during his morning Mass at Domus Sanctae Marthae on 4 April.