Doctrinal dicastery explains how, when same-sex couples can be blessed
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – A Catholic priest can bless a same-sex or other unmarried couple as long as it...
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Pope Condemns Killing of Unarmed Civilians in Gaza
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Pope Francis condemned the Israeli military’s killing of two Christian women sheltering at a Catholic...
Celebrating the Incarnation, remember Bethlehem, too, pope says
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – When St Francis of Assisi staged the first Nativity scene 800 years ago, he did...
Cardinal Becciu, five others sentenced to prison at Vatican trial
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – The Vatican City State criminal court sentenced Cardinal Angelo Becciu to five years and six...
Jesus helps sinners by welcoming, not banishing them, papal preacher says
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Jesus does not wait for sinners to change their lives before he welcomes them, said...
Pope: At Christmas, God remains with us through war and poverty
By Justin McLellan, CNS – The Christmas season is a reminder to Christians that despite hardships, God chose to join...
Having child out of wedlock does not bar access to sacraments, Vatican says
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Women who have conceived a child out of wedlock and have the courage to choose...
Pope says he’ll be buried outside the Vatican, is simplifying funeral
By Justin McLellan, CNS — Pope Francis said he has decided to be buried in Rome’s Basilica of St Mary...
Christians must be open to listening to God, helping others, pope says
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Christians must be open to the Word of God and to welcoming and serving others,...
