It’s on the minds of many. Why is Pope Francis going to Iraq, March 5 to 8, in these tough times of pandemic, political instability and rumours of threats to his life?

Pope Francis' prayer intention for March seeks to highlight the joy that the Sacrament of Reconciliation brings, and reminds us that it’s a loving and merciful encounter between us and God.

A Montreal-based organization - Dard, acronym for Dynamique d'accompagnement et de rituel de deuil - proposes lighting a star for a loved one who passed away within the last year in connection with the pandemic by burning a candle in the window. Synchronized to occur at 7 p.m., the ritual represents one of the possible ways to participate in the national day of commemoration in memory of the victims of COVID-19 declared by Quebec Premier François Legault.

At the Angelus address on Sunday, Pope Francis reflects on the Transfiguration of Jesus, and urges Christians to turn our experience of prayer into a desire to carry hope to the world.

Misión Rosario is a youth-led campaign with a bold goal: to pray one million rosaries by Easter 2021! This campaign has gathered more than 300,000 rosaries so far, and they are confident that with your help they can reach their Easter goal of one million rosaries.