ROME — The Catholic Church in the United States has “a very strong reactionary” element that is well-organized and refuses to see how Catholic doctrine can and must grow and … Learn More
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has erected the Pan-American Committee of Judges for Social Rights and Franciscan Doctrine as an international public association of the faithful to continue its work educating and … Learn More
VATICAN CITY — As controversy and deep division continued in an Indian archdiocese over the direction the priest faces during the celebration of the liturgy, the Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis named Slovak … Learn More
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican investment office made 32.27 million euros (about $35.2 million) in profit in 2022 and contributed the entire amount to the Vatican’s operating budget, said Bishop Nunzio Galantino, president of … Learn More
VATICAN CITY — In a world suffering from an “epidemic of enmity,” Christians can offer healing by recognizing each person as a child of God and reaching out in friendship, … Learn More
VATICAN CITY — On the feast of Mary’s assumption into heaven, Pope Francis entrusted to her people’s prayers for peace, especially in Ukraine. “The din of weapons drowns out attempts … Learn More
VATICAN CITY — Having faith does not mean there will be no difficulties in life, either for individuals or for the church as a whole, Pope Francis said, but it … Learn More
Pope Francis said Wednesday he likes to invoke the Virgin Mary under the title of “Our Lady ‘in haste’” because she is always ready to swiftly intercede for her children’s … Learn More
LISBON, Portugal — Pope Francis asked the 1.5 million young people who attended World Youth Day to take “what God has sown into your hearts” back to their home countries … Learn More
Pope St. John Paul II promulgated “Veritatis Splendor” (“The Splendor of the Truth”) on Aug. 6, 1993 — 30 years ago. I find these words hard to believe even as … Learn More
