Jesus's "presence is the source of joy", the Pope said at yesterday's Angelus (full text, full video).
Pope Francis turns 82 today.
A Holy See delegation has visited China to discuss "practical steps" regarding bishops.
Ukrainian Orthodox leaders have approved the creation of an autocephalous Church.
The Cause of 16th-century Jesuit missionary Fr Francesco Palliola "has moved forward".
Michael Warsaw reflects on EWTN's seven-year struggle against the contraceptive mandate.
And Rome Reports samples a reggaeton song for next month's World Youth Day in Panama.
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