Pope declares ‘blessed’ a medieval Frenchman who started hospitals
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Although a normal beatification process was not followed, Pope Francis has declared as “blessed” Guy...
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Holy Spirit makes Christians gentle, not ‘overbearing’, pope says
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Empowered and enlightened by the Holy Spirit, Christians are called to develop the gentleness needed...
Vatican doctrine chief says new norms won’t deter popular devotion
By Justin McLellan, CNS – The Vatican’s new norms for discerning alleged supernatural phenomena restrict the Catholic Church and bishops...
Vatican publishes new norms to discern alleged supernatural phenomena
By Justin McLellan, CNS – The Vatican has published new norms for the church to discern alleged supernatural phenomena, such...
Vatican expecting tens of thousands to celebrate World Children’s Day
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – The Vatican is expecting some 70,000 children between the ages of 5 and 12 and...
Pope meets senior priests, encourages sharing with young clergy
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Pope Francis, who was ordained to the priesthood 54 years ago, encouraged senior priests in...
Pope: Christian love embraces the unlovable, enemies, the unborn
By Carol Glatz, CNS – While it is easy for people to love what is good and beautiful or to...
Vatican pro-life chief: Only palliative care offers ‘death with dignity’
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – “Dying is part of the process of living and should not take place in a...
Vatican norms for Jubilee indulgence include pilgrimage, penance, service
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Pilgrims passing through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica during the Holy Year 2025,...
