Are Wedding Rings Necessary in a Catholic Wedding?
By Father Kenneth Doyle Question: Is the exchange of rings necessary in a Catholic wedding ceremony? My daughter doesn’t wear any jewellery and doesn’t intend to wear...
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Priest Walks 200km for Peace in his Country
By Agnes Aineah – A Jesuit priest who was arrested shortly after he embarked on a 200-kilometre pilgrimage to pray for peace in Cameroon has condemned the...
Bishop: You Don’t Have To Leave Home To A Distant Country To Be A Missionary
By Mercy Maina – As Catholics globally marked World Mission Sunday on October 18, a Bishop in Botswana has reminded all the baptised in the Southern African nation...
Adam, Eve and Original Sin
By Father Kenneth Doyle Question: I believe in the evolutionary theory of creation and have never given much thought to its impact on Christianity – until recently....
Pope: Be Active in Society!
https://youtu.be/A9fjA-XFwAc By Carol Glatz – The mission of the church and of all Christians is to proclaim and live the Gospel in daily life, Pope Francis said. “Each...
The Number of Catholics Continues to Rise Worldwide
The number of Catholics worldwide increased by almost 16 million in a year to 1,33 billion, according to statistics highlighted by the Vatican. The figures, shared by the...
UN Nuncio: Terrorists’ Disdain for Life and Freedom Must be Condemned
Terrorism violates human dignity and fundamental human rights and threatens international security and sustainable development because it targets civilians, the Holy See’s permanent observer to the United...
Pope thanks Italian military police for their service to Vatican
By Carol Glatz – Pope Francis thanked the Italian military police officers who provide security for St Peter’s Square and the surrounding area, recognising the care and consideration...
Cardinal: St John Paul II Foresaw Challenges Facing World Today
St John Paul II accurately predicted the problems facing the world today, his longtime personal secretary said on, the anniversary of the Polish pope’s election. In an essay marking...
Nuns Usher the Dying into Heaven
By Chaz Muth – Much attention was given to church teaching on assisted suicide and euthanasia when the Vatican released its September 22 letter “‘Samaritanus bonus,’ on...
Vatican Reports Positive Coronavirus Case At Pope’s Residence
By Junno Arocho Esteves – A resident at the Domus Sanctae Marthae, the residence where Pope Francis lives, tested positive for Covid-19, the Vatican announced. In a statement...
Superstition Has No Place In Life Of Faith
By Mary Marrocco – A contemporary government official, in a high-profile speech, once enthused about the benefits and powers of science. She also spoke disparagingly about people who...
The New Encyclical’s Formidable Challenge: Are You Ready?
By David Gibson – The social encyclical Pope Francis released in October extends a formidable challenge to us all, the challenge to create “a different culture.” What...
