German Cardinal Lashes Out Against New Catholic Proposals
A German cardinal has lambasted fellow church leaders who support admitting divorced and civilly remarried Catholics to Holy Communion, calling them heretics who are putting […]
Month: April 2015
JP II Scholar Hailed as a Needed Voice Among Synod Consultors
VATICAN CITY — Before the 2014 Extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the Family, the Vatican faced criticism for failing to appoint a faculty member from […]
Easter at the Vatican 2015
VATICAN CITY — To enter the mystery of Easter, one must humble oneself, not be afraid of reality and seek to live in the service […]
Pope Invites Homeless to the Vatican
A key reason for Pope Francis’ popularity is his warm and welcoming approach to those on the margins of society, particularly the poor and afflicted. […]
The Case for a Fair, Free and Authentic Synod Debate
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has voiced his opposition to an initiative of nearly 500 priests of England and Wales in which they signed an open letter stating their […]
Hundreds of Priests State ‘Unwavering Fidelity’ to Church’s Doctrine
Almost 500 priests from England and Wales have signed an open letter stating their “unwavering fidelity” to the Church’s traditional doctrine regarding marriage and human […]
‘Jesus of Nazareth’ Concluded Benedict XVI’s Theological Work, Secretary Says
VATICAN CITY — Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is no longer writing on theology, as he doesn’t have the strength to continue with this work, his […]
Miracle in Pope’s Presence Stirs Debate
The miraculous liquefying of a famous blood relic in the presence of Pope Francis in Naples last Saturday continues to stir debate, with some insisting […]
ISIS Threats Prompt Tight Security for Pope Visit
Following ISIS threats and the recent terrorist atrocity in Tunisia, a massive security operation is underway in the Italian city of Naples in preparation for […]