Pope: Not all ‘eventualities’ considered in Afghanistan withdrawal
By Carol Glatz – The chaotic withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan was due in part to a lack of...
August 2021
Nigerian bishops call on priests, laity to keep Eucharist at centre of life
By Peter Ajayi Dada – The Catholic bishops of Nigeria have called on the priests and the lay faithful to...
Cardinal calls on monastic communities to pray ahead of synod
By Junno Arocho Esteves – Without prayer, especially from the many religious men and women in the contemplative life, the...
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Australian bishop investigated for sexual abuse
By Hannah Brockhaus – Pope Francis on Saturday accepted the resignation of Australian Bishop Christopher Alan Saunders, who had been...
What’s behind rumours that Pope Francis will resign?
Some sources in the Vatican continue to believe that these scenarios are possible, especially since they seem intertwined: The rumours...
Prayer for those with Covid-19
Praying for those who have Covid-19 – may God rest his hand on them, giving them healing and peace…
El Salvador sets date for four beatifications in January
By Rhina Guidos – El Salvador has set a January 22 date for the beatifications of Jesuit Father Rutilio Grande,...
The Church: A Vessel for all on the Journey to Heaven
She is as glowing as the moonlight and as radiant as the noonday sun. She is as gentle as the...
Celibacy for Priests: Let’s Go Back to Year 1074
Pope Gregory decreed Catholic priests and nuns should be celibate because he wanted to reduce the temptation of bending the law to favour blood relatives. Is this an accurate statement?
