Legion of Christ’s New General Director Discusses the Congregation’s Road Ahead
Legionary Father Eduardo Robles Gil, a native of Mexico, was elected general director of the Legion of Christ in February this year. At that time, the […]
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South Korea, a Land of Dynamic Catholicism, Awaits Pope Francis
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ apostolic voyage to South Korea will be the first papal visit to Asia in just over a decade. The Holy […]
Cardinal Pell Announces Vatican Financial Reforms
VATICAN CITY — The first significant developments in Pope Francis’ efforts to reform the Roman Curia were revealed at the Vatican Wednesday, including the appointing […]
A Look at Lord Patten, the Vatican’s New Media Czar
One of the most interesting Vatican appointments announced this morning by Cardinal George Pell is that of the British peer Lord Patten. A well known figure in […]
Pro-Life Leader Believes Tide Is Turning in Europe
ROME — One of Europe’s leading pro-life figures believes a sea change in public opinion in favor of a culture of life is under way, […]
Pope Condemns Mafia, What About Supporters of Abortion?
Pope Francis’ recent remarks in which he said mobsters are excommunicated were widely welcomed, but they’ve left some Catholics wishing for an equally robust condemnation […]
Centering Catholic Theology on the Person of Christ
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis last month named Redemptorist Father Réal Tremblay president of the Pontifical Academy of Theology. He is professor emeritus of fundamental moral […]
Benedict XVI and Francis Both Decline Castel Gandolfo
Despite a reigning and retired pope at the Vatican, the papal summer residence of Castel Gandolfo will again be bereft of a pontiff this year […]
Vatican Laicizes Archbishop Josef Wesolowski for Sex Abuse of Minors
VATICAN CITY — A former papal diplomat has been convicted of sexually abusing minors and has been laicized, the Vatican announced today. The news comes […]
Argentina Presses Pope Over Falklands Dispute
Vatican officials are becoming increasingly irritated with the Argentine government after its ambassador to Britain — a vocal critic of the U.K.’s sovereignty over the […]