Given at the General Audience on Wednesday 22 February 2022 My heart aches greatly at the worsening situation in Ukraine. Despite the diplomatic efforts of the last few weeks, increasingly alarming scenarios are opening up. Like me, many people all over the world are feeling anguish and concern. Once again the peace of all is…
On Friday 11 February 2022 we will celebrate the World Day of the Sick. Download and read the Holy Father’s message (PDF). Choosing as a theme, “Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful” Pope Francis writes, “Mercy is God’s name par excellence; mercy, understood not as an occasional sentimental feeling but as an ever-present…
The National Office for Vocation has dedicated the first 100 days of 2022 to prayer, focusing on saints from across the world. Saints have vibrant stories from ordinary people, living extraordinary lives and achieving holiness. The 100 Days of Prayer recalls their stories and asks for their intercession. Prayers will be posted every day on…
This March marks two years since the start of the global pandemic. During this time, the Church has faced enormous challenges but also discovered exciting new opportunities to proclaim the Gospel. On 1 March 2022 (6:00—7:00 pm UK time), Divine Renovation will host a one-hour webinar with Bishop Robert Barron, Rev Nicky Gumbel, and Fr…
