Tens of thousands watch livestream Mass, prayer to Our Lady of La Vang

HUE, Vietnam (CNS) — Tens of thousands of Vietnamese Catholics took part in a special online Mass and prayed to Our Lady of La Vang for their nation and the world to soon overcome the COVID-19 pandemic.

Homeless man of deep faith given funeral, burial in Vatican City

A homeless man who faithfully attended Mass at a church inside Vatican City for decades was buried in a Vatican cemetery after it was discovered he had died and was left unidentified in a hospital morgue.

Indian Salesian abducted in Yemen freed

"We never abandoned the hope that one day Fr. Tom would be released," the superior general of the Missionaries of Charity said. The priest was their chaplain before his kidnapping 18 months ago.

Leave ideology behind and care for the human person, Pope tells UN

UNTIED NATIONS (CNA/EWTN News) — On Friday Pope Francis told members of the United Nations that there is no room for “ideological colonization” in their agenda, and stressed the need to go beyond policies to concrete solutions in caring for the poor and vulnerable, as well as the environment.

Creche is reminder God saves people with love, not force, pope says

Baby Jesus in the Nativity scene reminds people that Christ uses humility and love to save the world.

Supreme Court tie vote blocks temporary plan to stop deportations

Legal experts have called it an ambiguous and confusing political and legal decision that leaves many in a state of limbo.

British baby Charlie Gard dies in hospice care

MANCHESTER, England (CNS) — Charlie Gard, the British baby whose legal battle caught the attention of the world, died July 28, just over a week before his first birthday, his family announced.

In Christmas message, pope prays for peace, brotherhood

Delivering his formal Christmas message and blessing, Pope Francis prayed for a world where all people would recognize that they are brothers and sisters and would work for justice and for peace.

Wildfires point to urgency of upcoming Amazon synod, Bolivian bishop says

LIMA, Peru (CNS) — Wildfires raging in Bolivia and Brazil underscore the urgency of the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon that Pope Francis has called for October, said Bishop Eugenio Coter of the apostolic vicariate of Pando in northern Bolivia.

Imitate Jesus’ humility and service, pope says at Palm Sunday Mass

From modern-day martyrs to those who quietly care for the sick or elderly, Pope Francis remembered all those who "sacrifice themselves daily," following Jesus in serving others and giving witness to the Gospel.