Vatican releases suggestions for lengthier, revamped marriage preparation June 15, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Marriage & Family Life, News, Vatican, World News Saying “superficial” marriage preparation programs leave many couples at risk of having invalid marriages or unprepared to cope with the struggles that arise in every marriage, Pope Francis endorsed suggestions for a yearlong “marriage catechumenate” drafted by the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life.
Pope’s knee troubles force cancellation of July trip to Africa June 10, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Because of continuing problems with his knee, Pope Francis has postponed his planned trip to Congo and South Sudan July 2-7, said the Vatican press office.
Pope’s trip to L’Aquila raises questions about papal resignations June 6, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News When the Vatican announced Pope Francis would travel to L’Aquila in central Italy Aug. 28 to open a seven-centuries-old celebration of forgiveness, people on social media began speculating that the pope would resign.
Divided Christians must give united witness to Gospel, pope says June 3, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Meeting 18 young priests and monks from six Oriental Orthodox churches, Pope Francis insisted divided Christians must work together to share the Gospel.
Cardinal days of August: Pope’s pick for cardinals wasn’t the only surprise June 1, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News For many people in Rome, Pope Francis’ decision to schedule a consistory to create new cardinals in August was more surprising than the men he chose to receive the red hat.
Pope asks Mary, Queen of Peace, to end war in Ukraine and everywhere May 31, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News After setting white flowers at a statue of Mary, Queen of Peace, Pope Francis prayed the rosary and asked Mary to intercede to bring peace to Ukraine and to every place in the world torn by violent conflict.
World Meeting of Families opens June 22 in Rome and online May 31, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Marriage & Family Life, News, Vatican, World News The COVID-19 pandemic not only caused a one-year delay in holding the World Meeting of Families, it also prompted a look at new ways to involve Catholic families from around the world and to ensure that they take the lead in ministering to each other.
Vatican offers indulgence for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly May 31, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Seniors, Vatican, World News Any Catholic who participates in the celebration July 24 of the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly can receive a plenary indulgence, the Vatican announced.
Vatican foreign minister visits Ukraine in sign of solidarity, support May 20, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Seeing scenes of a war on television is one thing, “touching this reality is another,” Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, Vatican foreign minister, said in Ukraine.
Religious brothers can be superiors of orders with priests, pope says May 18, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Granting an exception to canon law, Pope Francis said the Vatican office that deals with religious orders can permit men’s communities that are made up of both priests and brothers to choose one of the brothers to be a provincial superior or even the superior general.
Vatican confirms pope will visit Indigenous in Canada in late July May 13, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis will meet members of Canada’s Indigenous communities in late July, visiting the cities of Edmonton, Quebec and Iqaluit in Nunavut, the country’s most northern region.
Immigration reform cannot be delayed, pope says in message May 12, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Immigration and Migration, News, Vatican, World News Countries around the world must get serious about reforming their immigration policies to respect the rights of migrants and refugees and establish orderly procedures for welcoming newcomers, Pope Francis said.
