ROME — The Pontifical International Marian Academy has created a commission to study and monitor cases of alleged Marian apparitions and other mystical phenomena. The new “observatory” or monitoring body … Learn More
VATICAN CITY — The world needs new economic models that respect human dignity and protect creation, Pope Francis told an interfaith delegation from England. Responding to the needs of people … Learn More
CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — Las llagas de Cristo, aún visibles después de su resurrección, son el mayor signo del amor y la misericordia de Dios, dijo el Papa Francisco el … Learn More
VATICAN CITY — The wounds of Christ, still visible after his resurrection, are the greatest sign of God’s love and mercy, Pope Francis said on Divine Mercy Sunday. “Let us … Learn More
VATICAN CITY — Sharing the Gospel requires literally “going out,” witnessing to the joy of faith in person and not just sitting at home, being “keyboard warriors” who argue with … Learn More
Doors opened for women when Pope Francis appointed Sister as an undersecretary of the Synod of Bishops.
VATICAN CITY — The women disciples, who were the first to meet the risen Jesus, offer a lesson to all Christians: “We encounter Jesus by giving witness to him,” Pope … Learn More
VATICAN CITY — Wanting to meet potential partners through dating apps like Tinder is “normal,” and the church’s teaching on sex is “still in diapers,” Pope Francis said in a … Learn More
VATICAN CITY — During Lent this year, residents of the Domus Sanctae Marthae, where Pope Francis lives, decided to clean out their closets and give away things other people could … Learn More
The following was written by Sister Patricia M. Wormann O.P., Delegate for Religious, Archdiocese of Newark. I remember vividly the announcement: “We have a Pope!” Jorge Mario Bergolio SJ. was … Learn More
