Pope Francis: The Creator, Neighbour and Creation
A failure to act in protecting creation now will have dire consequences for the planet and for future generations, Pope Francis said. In a message sent...
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Archbishop of Vancouver Promises Transparency in Deaths of Children
Archbishop J. Michael Miller of Vancouver announced a plan to offer increased support and transparency to First Nations people in the wake of the discovery of an...
New Church Laws: What They Mean for Safeguarding
By Carol Glatz – The new series of laws and provisions set out in the revised section on crimes and penalties in the Code of Canon Law...
Citing Systemic Failures in Handling Abuse, Cardinal Reinhard Marx Tenders Resignation
By Cindy Wooden – German Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Munich and Freising, 67, has submitted his resignation to Pope Francis, saying that bishops must begin to accept...
Pope: Jesus Prays for us Constantly
By Junno Arocho Esteves – Christians can rest assured that in moments of trial, suffering or even sin, Jesus is interceding for them before God, Pope Francis...
Canadian Catholic Leaders Express Sorrow over Deaths of Children
Archbishop J. Michael Miller of Vancouver said he was “filled with deep sadness” after learning of the discovery of the bodies of more than 200 children buried...
Holy See Receives Permanent Observer Status at the WHO
By Carol Glatz – The World Health Assembly adopted a resolution to formalise the participation of the Holy See in the World Health Organization as a nonmember...
Pope Toughens Canon Law on Crimes and Punishments
By Cindy Wooden – A series of laws and procedures promulgated by now-retired Pope Benedict XVI and, especially, by Pope Francis to protect children, promote the investigation...
Are Bishops and Priests Successors of the Apostles?
By Father Kenneth Doyle – Question: My understanding is that the church teaches that bishops and priests are the successors of the apostles. Can this line really...
Pope turns to Mary to Undo the World’s Knots
By Cindy Wooden – Reaching the finish line of a monthlong rosary marathon, Pope Francis again turned to Mary, asking her to untie specific knots that have individuals...
Can a Divorced Person Serve as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion?
By Father Kenneth Doyle – Question: Can a divorced person serve as a eucharistic minister, or do you need to get your marriage annulled first? I have...
Pope Orders Visitation of Archdiocese of Cologne
Pope Francis has ordered an apostolic visitation “to obtain a comprehensive picture of the complex pastoral situation” in the Archdiocese of Cologne and to investigate how accusations...
