Vatican cuts monthly allowances of Curia Cardinals
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – The 18 cardinals who head Vatican offices will find a little less in their pay...
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Vatican statistics show decline in baptisms, clergy, religious, worldwide
By Carol Glatz, CNS – The number of Catholics and permanent deacons in the world rose in 2022, while the...
From on high: A rare glimpse from the top of St Peter’s baldachin
By Justin McLellan, CNS – More than two dozen popes have celebrated Mass under the giant canopy that rises over...
Statistically speaking: How Pope’s Choices Change College of Cardinals
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Popes have made a habit of exceeding the statutory limit on the number of cardinals...
Pope announces he will create 21 new cardinals in December
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Pope Francis announced he would create 21 new cardinals Dec. 7, including a 99-year-old former...
Pope moves to make Rome a ‘living church,’ not a ‘museum’
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – The Diocese of Rome, like the Rome city government, has put so much effort into...
Pre-Synod Retreat: Like Jesus, be patient with others
By CNS – Synod members must imitate Jesus’ patience and acceptance toward others as they prepare to exchange contrasting visions...
A Catholic Journalist’s Rome Adventure: The Church Up Close Seminar
By Kati Dijane – As a media enthusiast, particularly for church media and communications, I was fortunate to have been...
Vatican sees spiritual value of Medjugorje, doesn’t judge it supernatural
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – With some prudence, Catholics can benefit spiritually from the messages and spiritual practices associated with...
