North Carolina Catholics mobilize with relief as state emerges from Helene floodwaters
Catholic agencies in western North Carolina are mobilizing to help with relief efforts amid devastating flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Helene, which dumped torrential rain on mountain communities there leaving serious damage and dozens dead.
Florida dioceses seek help as state reels from massive Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s sparsely populated Big Bend region on September 26 as a Category 4, bringing 9-foot storm surge to some areas, knocking out power for millions, and killing at least 21 people.
In a secularized Luxembourg Pope Francis tells Catholics to evangelize Europe
Pope Francis landed in Luxembourg on Thursday, the first stop in a four-day tour of two historically Christian countries in Europe, both of which are experiencing steep declines in religious adherence amid the spread of secularization.
Vatican reveals theme for World Youth Day 2027 in South Korea
The Vatican unveiled on September 24 the theme of the next international World Youth Day — which will be in Seoul, South Korea, in 2027 — and the theme of the local World Youth Day happening during the Jubilee Year 2025 in Rome.
Pope Francis cancels meetings for mild flu-like condition
Pope Francis canceled his meetings on Monday due to suffering from symptoms of a “mild flu-like condition,” the Holy See Press Office said.
Pope Francis asks cardinals to achieve zero deficit in the Catholic Church
Pope Francis has called on cardinals to work to achieve the goal of “zero deficit” in the economy of the Catholic Church through cost reduction, the search for external resources, and evangelical generosity.
Next International Eucharistic Congress to be held in Sydney in 2028
The 53rd International Eucharistic Congress in Quito, Ecuador, wrapped up on Sunday with the announcement that Sydney will host the next International Eucharistic Congress in 2028.
Pope Francis concludes apostolic journey with elderly and youth of Singapore
After blessing the elderly on his last day in Singapore, Pope Francis told an assembly of youth that religions are “like languages that try to express ways to approach God” at an interreligious meeting that concluded his 12-day, four-country apostolic journey to Southeast Asia and Oceania.
1,600 children receive first Communion at International Eucharistic Congress
In an atmosphere of celebration, joy, and devotion, some 25,000 people, including 1,600 children in white robes and traditional costumes who received their first Communion, participated September 8 in the opening Mass of the 2024 International Eucharistic Congress in Quito, Ecuador.
Pope begins historic journey to Asia, Oceania
Pope Francis departed Rome on September 1 to commence his 45th apostolic journey, one that will take him to Southeast Asia and Oceania over the course of nearly two weeks.
