Pope Francis Will Complete Benedict XVI’s Encyclical on Faith
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is completing an encyclical on faith begun by Pope Benedict XVI, but the pope emeritus is not contributing further to […]
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Round Up of Pope’s Early Morning Homilies (May 20th-25th)
Among the themes covered in his early morning homilies this week, Pope Francis preached about the importance of praying courageously, of doing good to all, […]
Cardinal Zen: Day of Prayer for China Vital
VATICAN CITY — The former bishop of Hong Kong, Cardinal Joseph Zen, has underlined the importance of today’s worldwide day of prayer for the Church […]
A Simple Defence of Marriage
By Edward Pentin The United Kingdom moved closer to being the latest nation to legislate in favor of same-sex “marriage” this week when it passed […]
Vatican Officials Repudiate Misinterpretation of Their Comments on Same-Sex Unions
National Catholic Register, 23 May 2013. VATICAN CITY — A handful of Vatican officials and even a cardinal have recently voiced opinions that appear to […]
Pope Francis and the Holy Spirit
VATICAN CITY —Pope Francis’ early morning homilies in the Casa Santa Marta residence chapel — often underreported — continue to challenge the faithful, and this […]
Pope Personally Greets Rome March for Life Participants
ROME — Rome’s second annual March for Life, which took place yesterday, attracted approximately double the number of participants compared to last year, and concluded […]
Vatican Silent on John Paul II’s Cause for Canonization
by EDWARD PENTIN 05/03/2013 VATICAN CITY — The Vatican is remaining tight-lipped over recent reports that a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Pope John […]
Peres Tells Pope Middle East is ‘Disintegrating’
Israeli President Shimon Peres warned Pope Francis Tuesday that the Middle East is “disintegrating” and that the pontiff “has an important role” to play in […]
‘Sacra Liturgia 2013’ Inspired by Benedict XVI’s Writings on the Mass
Key cardinals, bishops and other noted experts in the liturgy from around the world will gather in Rome June 25-28 to discuss the sacred liturgy […]