Editor’s note: This story is part of a series related to synod’s “Instrumentum Laboris” that we will run until the start of the October session. VATICAN CITY — In a … Learn More
VATICAN CITY — Italian Cardinal Matteo Zuppi will go to Moscow on the second leg of a peace mission on behalf of Pope Francis, the Vatican said. The cardinal, president … Learn More
VATICAN CITY — Jesus says to have no fear of ridicule, persecution or criticism for being faithful to the Gospel, but to be afraid of wasting one’s life chasing after … Learn More
VATICAN CITY — Scientists studying the cosmos should be willing to be surprised by what their research reveals about the immensity and complexity of the universe, Pope Francis said. “In … Learn More
Q: I read that Father Rupnik was expelled from the Jesuit order but remains a priest. How does that work? (Flushing, New York)A: First for some background, priesthood and religious … Learn More
VATICAN CITY — Catholics need to recover a sense of awe and adoration before the Eucharist, knowing that it is “the real and loving presence of the Lord,” Pope Francis … Learn More
ROME — Pope Francis is one of the strongest advocates championing those forced to flee their homelands due to conflict, persecution and other adversities as he repeatedly urges “to welcome, … Learn More
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.
