Aware that a coup appeared to be imminent, Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, the archbishop of Yangon, speaking on Jan. 25 issued “an urgent, fraternal appeal for peace and reconciliation.”

The pope said the day will be celebrated every year on the fourth Sunday of July to coincide with the feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne, Jesus’ grandparents.

Vatican sources suggest that Pope Francis would have been keen to talk with Cardinal Cupich about the situation in the United States following the inauguration of President Joe Biden.

‘The Bible was not written for a generic humanity, but for us, for me, for you’

A flare-up of sciatica has caused Pope Francis to cancel several appearances in the coming days.

Pope Francis' remarks from his general audience on Wednesday, Jan. 20.