Tenth Anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generation
On 13 February, 2008 – 10 years ago today – the then-Prime Minister Kevin Rudd apologised for the treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the policies that caused pain, trauma and suffering for those peoples.
Pope Francis registers for World Youth Day 2019
Pope Francis has used a tablet computer to sign himself up for next year’s World Youth Day which takes place in Pamana.
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust
Ash Wednesday is inextricably linked to Easter. After all, it marks the beginning of the Lent penance period that ends on Holy Thursday, the day before Good Friday. In churches during Lent, the colour purple is prominent, symbolising mourning and penance and churches may remove decorations and choose more solemn hymns, to reflect Lent’s sombre tone.
The Pope’s message for Lent
In his annual message for Lent, Pope Francis described a world marked by signs of “the end of time,” including false prophets and cold hearts.
The Holy See to be represented at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games
A delegation from the Holy See has gone to PyeongChang to be a part of the Winter Olympic Games in South Korea.
Pope Benedict XVI says he is preparing for the journey home
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has written a rare letter in which he has alluded to being near the end of his life.
Everything you need to know about Shrove Tuesday
Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Tuesday as it is often referred to, is traditionally a feasting day before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday.
Death is an unfortunate eventuality that affects everyone, Pope Francis counsels
Speaking in his homily at Casa Santa Marta, Pope Francis explained that thinking about death makes us see we are not the masters of our destiny.