Pope: People Need ‘Prophets’ To Warn Them Of Their Sins
By Carol Glatz – If a saint like King David could have been capable of so much sin, what are regular people doing to make sure they can always be attentive and aware of where...
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Museum Showcases Medieval Missal Used By St Francis Of Assisi
By George P. Matysek – More than eight centuries ago, St. Francis of Assisi and two companions randomly opened a prayer book three times inside their parish church of St. Nicolo in Italy. Hoping God...
Pope Francis: Beatitudes Are A Christian’s ID Card
By Junno Arocho Esteves – The beatitudes are a path to joy and true happiness mapped out by Jesus for all of humanity, Pope Francis said. “It is difficult not to be touched by these...
Cardinal: Abuse Happens Within Women’s Orders, Too
By Cindy Wooden – Sexual abuse and the abuse of authority have occurred and are occurring within religious orders of women and must be addressed with transparency and boldness, said Cardinal Joao Braz de Aviz,...
Pope: Church Needs ‘Evangelising Spouses’ To Fulfil Its Mission
By Cindy Wooden – If many Catholics marry today without fully understanding the permanence of their bond and the grace of the sacrament, it partly is the fault of bishops and priests who did...
Looking East: Book On Celibacy Barely Acknowledges Eastern Tradition
By Cindy Wooden – The controversy surrounding retired Pope Benedict XVI’s contribution to a new book on priestly celibacy demonstrates just how much both substance and appearances matter. And, as far as substance goes, the...
How Church Shaped The Movies
Once upon a time, the Catholic Church dictated to Hollywood what was morally permissible in movies, as CHAZ MUTH explains. Movies have enchanted the public since the late 19th century, providing audiences with vivid storytelling on...
Film Celebrates Life Of A Catholic Martyr
On January 31, a film about a Catholic victim of the Nazis opens in South Africa. JOHN MULDERIG reviews A Hidden Life, about the martyr Bl Franz Jägerstätter and his wife Franziska. In 2007, Franz Jägerstätter...
Pope Decries ‘Barbaric Resurgence’ of Anti-Semitism
By Carol Glatz – Pope Francis condemned the “barbaric resurgence” of anti-Semitism and criticised the selfish indifference that is creating the conditions for division, populism and hatred. “I will never tire of firmly condemning...
Pope Has Set Tomorrow as a Special Day to Honour, Study, Share the Bible
By Carol Glatz – The newly established “Sunday of the Word of God” is an invitation to Catholics across the world to deepen their appreciation, love and faithful witness to God and his word, Pope...
Spanish Bishops Launch Marriage Prep Course That Could Last 2-3 Years
Catholic couples in Spain will undergo up to three years of marriage preparation under an initiative by their bishops to reverse the country’s high rates of divorce. The Spanish bishops launched Together on the...
Vatican Wartime Archives Ready for Scholars
By Carol Glatz – After decades of anticipation, the Vatican archives are ready to welcome, starting March 2, scores of scholars wishing to study documents related to the wartime pontificate of Pope Pius XII....
