Seven cardinals, bishops, experts from U.S. are part of synod’s study groups July 10, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Synodality, Vatican, World News The General Secretariat for the Synod of Bishops released the names of members of two sets of study groups that have been conducting an in-depth look into several themes that emerged during the first assembly of the synod on synodality in 2023.
Do not be afraid to seek God where life is degraded, discarded, pope says July 8, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Vatican, World News God is present in the “dark corners” of local communities and in people’s lives, Pope Francis said.
Vatican excommunicates Archbishop Viganò, found guilty of schism July 5, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, former nuncio to the United States, has been excommunicated after being found guilty of schism, the Vatican said.
Words matter: Vatican publishes ‘lexicon’ on end-of-life issues to aid debate July 5, 2024By Carol Glatz OSV News Filed Under: News, Respect Life, Vatican, World News Public debate on end-of-life issues seems more widespread every time states and nations consider new laws dealing with bioethics and because of social media, the president of the Pontifical Academy for Life said.
Pope: Anointing of the sick offers strength to those seriously ill, elderly July 2, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News, Worship & Sacraments The sacrament of the anointing of the sick is not just for those who are nearing the end of their life, Pope Francis said.
Vatican sees slight increase in donations to pope’s charity fund July 1, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Giving, News, Vatican, World News Donations to the annual Peter’s Pence collection, which supports the work of the Roman Curia and funds the charitable activity of the pope, went up in 2023, with increased donations from dioceses, foundations, private donors and religious orders, the Vatican said.
Pope confirms Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati will be canonized ‘soon’ June 24, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, Vatican, World News Pope Francis said that Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati “will be a saint soon.”
Science that serves humanity is in harmony with faith, pope says June 22, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Faith and science can go hand in hand as long as science is put at the service of humanity and not used to hurt or extinguish human life, Pope Francis said.
‘No’ to discrimination, ‘yes’ to closeness, true love, pope tells students June 21, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Colleges, News, Vatican, World News Mental health, discrimination against minorities, including LGBTQ+ people, and a desire to be included more in church life were some of the concerns young college students shared with Pope Francis on a Zoom conference call.
Face adversity with courage, pope tells Italy’s pro-life marchers June 21, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Respect Life, Vatican, World News There are no compromises when it comes to human life, Pope Francis said.
Mission of ecumenism is to be witnesses for Christ, pope says June 21, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, News, Vatican, World News Jesus Christ is the heart of ecumenism, Pope Francis told leaders and representatives of the Lutheran World Federation.
Pope, Council of Cardinals continue discussion of women in the church June 20, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis and his international Council of Cardinals continued their discussions about the role of women in the church, listening to women experts and discussing the possibilities according to canon law.
