ROME — A papal resignation should occur only in “truly extreme cases” and must not “become the norm,” said the former head of the Vatican’s doctrinal office. Speaking at the … Learn More
ROME — Pope Francis has returned to the Vatican after a nine-day hospital stay and intends to go ahead with his planned trips abroad in August and September, according to … Learn More
The Latin language in the Catholic Church faces two major hurdles: the increasingly exclusive access to Latin instruction worldwide and the difficulty of transmitting the ancient language’s modern value to seminarians from non-European backgrounds.
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ message of hope for humanity encased in a small satellite blasted off into space June 12 and soon will beam his words back to Earth. … Learn More
Last Mass for Our Lady of Fatima was held this weekend.
VATICAN CITY — Individuals become Christian because they have been touched by Christ’s love, not because they have been convinced or coerced by someone else, Pope Francis said. The Catholic … Learn More
ROME — Pope Francis had a restful, peaceful first night at Rome’s Gemelli hospital after a successful three-hour operation June 7 for a hernia. He has been informed of the … Learn More
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis was scheduled to undergo surgery at Rome’s Gemelli hospital June 7 to treat a hernia that had developed at an incision of a previous operation, … Learn More
VATICAN CITY — A faster change of course away from today’s throwaway culture and toward greater care for the common good is necessary to ensure the planet’s livability for future … Learn More
BALASORE, India — Government authorities June 4 were working to get rail services back in operation in the district of Balasore after the deadliest train crash in India in decades … Learn More
