By Cindy Wooden – When popes were kings, they ordered all their subjects in the Papal States to be vaccinated, […]
200 Years Ago, Papal Vaccine Campaigns Offered Punishments and Rewards Read Post »
The sainthood causes of seven men and women – including the hermit Blessed Charles de Foucauld and the Indian martyr Devasahayam Pillai – cleared their final hurdle May 3 during a meeting of the pope, cardinals and promoters of sainthood causes
Canonisation of Blessed Charles de Foucauld Confirmed Read Post »
By Junno Arocho Esteves – Updating the laws that govern the Vatican’s civil judicial system, Pope Francis stated that cardinals and
Pope Updates Vatican Judicial Laws so Cardinals, Bishops can Face Trial Read Post »
Communion may be in hand The Vatican has approved a request from the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference to permit
From Our Vaults 51 Years Ago: April 29, 1970 Read Post »
WIN a copy of Grazia Barletta’s illustrated cookbook Delicious Italian Moments, a collection of authentic Italian recipes. To stand a chance
Win Grazia Barletta’s Cookbook: Delicious Italian Moments Read Post »
By Fr Thomas Plastow SJ Question: In older churches, the tabernacle used to be in the sanctuary, but the modern
Where Should the Tabernacle Be Kept? Read Post »
Last week’s fire in Cape Town left MPHUTHUMI NTABENI in sorrow over what has been lost. Here the author of
Why I Grieve for the UCT African Studies Library Read Post »
By Carmelite Nuns of Salt Lake City – St Joseph is no stranger to Carmel! He is the protector of our
Carmelites: St Joseph has never failed to be present to us in our needs Read Post »
Question: Is it true that there have been two popes named John XXIII? Answer: Yes — in a way. We
Were There Two Johns XXIII? Read Post »
