Pope Creates 21 New Cardinals from 17 Nations
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Becoming a cardinal is an insistent call to put Jesus at the centre of one’s...
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What is the Church’s Teaching on Original Sin?
In a discussion, I was told that the Church has revised its position on original sin, so that we are not born with this sin at all. Is that true? Why, then, would baptism, which I was taught frees us from original sin, be necessary for salvation?
Two Cardinals to Wear Simple White Instead of Red
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Two cardinals-to-be will stand out in a sea of red during a solemn consistory in...
World’s youngest cardinal says he comes from a young church
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Cardinal-designate Mykola Bychok said he hopes the characteristics that make him unique in the College...
Vatican Launches Virtual College of Cardinal ‘Dashboard’
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Anyone interested in the Catholic Church can now see a detailed, interactive breakdown of the...
Prepare the Way! 2nd Sunday in Advent
Sermon by Emmanuel Suntheni OSB – Second Sunday of Advent – Year C Sermon and Christian Act In The Word Theme: Prepare...
White Christmas in Summer?
Dear Reader, Every year, many Christians sound the alarm that the feast of the Nativity has been hijacked by commercial...
Pope: Homilies must be short, about Jesus, inspired by the Spirit
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Homilies must be prepared with the help of the Holy Spirit, be shorter than 10...
Pope Francis Receives New All-Electric Popemobile
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Pope Francis received a new, emission-free, all-electric popemobile from representatives of Mercedes-Benz, the German car...
