Pope Francis expressed concern for Ukraine at the conclusion of his February 13 Angelus address. During the address, he reflected on Luke 6:20-23 (the Beatitudes), the Gospel reading of the day.
POPE FRANCIS TO CONFER NEW LAY MINISTRIES FOR FIRST TIME IN ST. PETER’S BASILICA
The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis will confer the ministries of catechist, lector, and acolyte upon lay men and