The prayers are set according to the Church calendar and are composed of Psalms, hymns and readings from Scripture.

Speakers highlighted the joy and sacrifice of the Christian life, with keynote speaker Bishop William Byrne calling the faithful to deeper participation in the sacraments and imitation of the Blessed ...

For the first time since being admitted to hospital three weeks ago, Pope Francis has addressed the faithful in an audio message. "I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your prayers for my ...

ROME (AP) — A weak and breathless Pope Francis thanked people for their prayers for his recovery in a remarkable audio message broadcast Thursday, the first public sign of life from the 88-year-old ...