Pope to Institute a Formal ‘Ministry of Catechist’
By Cindy Wooden – While millions of laypeople around the world are recognised as catechists in their parish or diocese,...
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Lebanese sanctuary where Jesus rested is ‘very holy land’
By Doreen Abi Raad – In the village of Maghdouché, overlooking the ancient Mediterranean coastal city of Sidon, a statue...
Joy at Quintuplets’ Baptism
When Patricia Eze jokes, “I have a full house,” she is not talking about a poker hand. On June 25,...
Mother and Daughters Work Together in Catholic Hospital
By Gregory A. Shemitz – Caring for the sick is a vocation and way of life shared by a mother...
Jesus’ Great Wish
Is it a coincidence that it was at the Last Supper, according to John 17:21, that our Lord prayed,...
Canonisation of Blessed Charles de Foucauld Confirmed
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
Pope to Altar Servers: Be Signs of Faith to Your Parishes
Being an altar server should be a “profession of faith” to the entire parish community, Pope Francis told young men...
Pope Francis: A truly Christian life bears witness to Christ
It is our task as Christians to proclaim the good news of the Gospel and to bear the good fruit...
Pope Updates Vatican Judicial Laws so Cardinals, Bishops can Face Trial
By Junno Arocho Esteves – Updating the laws that govern the Vatican’s civil judicial system, Pope Francis stated that cardinals and...
