At the end of his general audience in St. Peter's Square on March 8, International Women's Day, Pope Francis led a round of applause for women.

He thanked the world's women "for their commitment to building a more humane society" through their ability to see and understand the world "with a creative gaze and tender heart."

"It is right for them to be able to express these skills in every sphere, not just within the family," he wrote in the preface to a book, "More Women's Leadership for a Better World: Caring as the Engine for Our Common Home."

If we think Christianity is a weak, dying reality, we are absolutely wrong, as I’ve tried to show. But the absolute strongest sign of this is the witness of martyrs.

Pope Francis often explains why the martyrs are a sign of hope — and that, sad as it may be, we have more hope than ever.

To die well is to be able to reconcile with God and our neighbors, to feel that we have completed our life’s work, and to train those who follow to do the same. But the only thing that really matters is whether you join with God in the Beatific Vision.

As we look onward to a new year, we are tremendously grateful for all the blessings the Lord has bestowed on our small but mighty Liên Đoàn Phaolô Hạnh. In 2023…

We reflect on the lives of those living with disabilities, understanding the importance of placing them at the heart of our society. They bring unique perspectives and strengths that enrich our communities.

Francis begins, ends and dots his day with prayer. He rises at 5 a.m. and prays until 7before celebrating morning Mass at the CasaSanta Marta chapel. He prays after Mass and again before breakfast. Then at 8 a.m., the day begins. He works through papers until 10, then meets with secretaries, Cardinals, bishops, priests and laypeople until noon, followed by lunch and a half-hour siesta. Six hours of work follow, then dinner and more

Trong một bài thuyết trình tại Đại Hội Thánh Thể thế giới được

tổ chức tại Mexicô năm 2004, Đức Cố Hồng Y Phanxicô

Nguyễn Văn Thuận có chia sẻ:

“Con muốn hỏi: Cách gì đẹp lòng Chúa hơn cả? Hãy tham dự

Thánh lễ, vì không kinh nào, không tổ chức, nghi thức nào

sánh bằng lời nguyện và hy lễ Chúa Giêsu trên Thánh giá” Mỗi

lần dâng Thánh lễ là mỗi lần tôi được dịp giang tay đóng đanh

chính mình vào Thập giá với Chúa Giêsu, cùng cạn chén đắng

với Ngài...

Would you be surprised if I said that all of creation and everything in it belongs to God? If all creation belongs to God, then we are mere stewards of God’s creation.

Từ ngày 1 đến ngày 6 tháng 8 năm 2023 sẽ diễn ra một sự kiện quan trọng đối với tất cả người Công Giáo trên toàn thế giới, cách riêng là các bạn trẻ: đó là Ngày Giới Trẻ Thế Giới lần thứ 37 tổ chức ở Thành phố Lisbon, Bồ Đào Nha.

When reading the pope’s intention this month, I was brought back to my Huynh Trưởng Cấp 1 training and was reminded of when I was being tested on the Huynh Trưởng basic knowledge. One of the hundreds of questions in the document was: Who is TNTT’s idol?

The rationale behind torture can vary among individuals. Some people may find it as a solution or an effective way to obtain information. Others see it as a way to instill fear in order to correct a behavior and prevent events from happening again. In this context, torture is a grave violation of human rights and it has persisted throughout history as a way to inflict pain and suffering on others in order to gain control and promote fear.

Throughout the last two thousand-plus years, the Catholic Church has been an influential force in society, with many of its members often driven by a strong sense of mission and purpose. Due to this charisma, many of these members have formed sanctioned groups and movements within the Church that allow others to connect and grow in faith, contributing to how influential the Church has been.

Ngày 13 tháng 3, 2023 là kỷ niệm chẵn 10 năm Đức Phanxicô được bầu làm giáo hoàng. (13/3/2013 – 13/3/2023). Sau đay là vài nét khái quát trong 10 năm qua của Đức Giáo Hoàng Phanxicô.

In today’s world, society often generalizes the church with images of hate and hurt. The public condemns the church for the hurt and pain caused to many by members of the Church.

Là một người công giáo, trong chúng ta, không ai là không được nghe nhắc nhở luôn về từ ngữ Hiệp Thông. Nhưng đón nhận và thấu hiểu từ ngữ đó như thế nào tuỳ theo từng trình độ.

Pope St. Paul VI once wrote, “Modern man listens more willingly to witnesses than to teachers, and if he does listen to teachers, it is because they are witnesses'' (Evangelii Nuntiandi, n. 41). He wrote this statement in 1975, and it continues to ring true today.

“Tuổi trẻ Việt Nam đem Chúa cho giới trẻ mọi nơi.” As members of the Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement, we are so blessed with numerous opportunities to serve the children of our church communities. From teaching the weekly Gospel, organizing community service projects throughout the year, and hosting spiritual retreats to help bring các em closer to God, the work we do bears fruit that we may never get to see. How often do we take a beat and think to pray for or serve ourselves?

“For the children.” That is often the response of anyone who serves in Thieu Nhi. Many of us have dedicated countless years, possibly even a majority of our lives in service to children. I have always been moved by not only the spirit but the truth that lies in childhood.

After reading the Pope’s intentions for this month, and really looking deep into his words, I am moved by the simple yet necessary implications that I was able to interpret. Especially in today’s world, it is important to be the people that God wanted us to be. The Pope is praying for the Church to continue to be faithful in spreading the Gospel while continuing to uphold our core values of being together and welcoming.

“Phần tôi, tôi đến để cho chiên được sống và sống

dồi dào.” (John 10:10)

Từ ngàn xưa Thiên Chúa tạo dựng chúng ta để được cùng chia sẻ sức sống của Ngài, để chúng ta được sống và sống dồi dào. Thế nhưng án tử hình, một hình thức kết thúc sự sống của một con người một cách không theo tự nhiên, vẫn đang được áp dụng tại một số quốc gia.