Antonio Tonin, East London – It is with some sadness that I read in JH Goossens’ letter that he finds Pope Francis’ exhortation Amoris Laetitia in contradiction of the Church’s teaching.
Our Pope Seeks Mercy, Not Division Read Post »
In response to Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation on the family, Amoris Laetitia, three bishops presented a statement about the “immutable truths” of sacramental marriage, and four cardinals sent a dubia to Pope Francis — and then made sure that the press gave it full coverage.
How Papal Decisions Can Lead to Change Read Post »
Only relics that have been certified as authentic can be exposed for veneration by the faithful, according to a new Vatican instruction.
Vatican’s Rules for Relics Read Post »
It is difficult for the believer to discern what to do when medical terms and reproductive technologies such as IVF, surrogacy, sperm banks, cloning and embryo splitting, which purport to offer hope in the area of fertility, are not found or explained in the Bible.
A Fertility Industry Without Ethics Read Post »
People who are dying must be accompanied with the love of family members and the care of medical professionals, but there is no requirement that every means available must be used to prolong their lives, Pope Francis said.
Pope: Care for the Dying Doesn’t Mean Resisting Death Read Post »
If I cannot attend Sunday Mass at my own parish but only a Communion service, does this fulfil the Sunday obligation? Must I attend Mass at another parish?
Sunday Mass: Days of Obligation With No Priest? Read Post »
Is it against Christian charity to mention sin? Jesus didn’t shy away from talking about sin ever – however, unlike him we are sinful, fallen people. Are we to act charitably towards each other by not mentioning sin and judging others for sin?
Love the Sinner So Much, You Don’t Mention the Sin? Read Post »
The Pharisees and doctors of the law who claim salvation comes only from fulfilling God’s laws are not just biblical figures of the past, Pope Francis said.
Pope: Get the Order of Salvation Right – Grace, Faith, Sanctification Read Post »
The Church strongly believes that life is sacred, as the creation of God; we are stewards, not owners of our bodies. A person is a composite of body and soul; as long as there is a living body, even if mental capacity is reduced or absent, there is still a person present.
The Church Supports Organ Donation Read Post »
