The tomb of Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old Italian teenager who used his computer programming skills to spread devotion to the Eucharist, was opened for veneration before his beatification in Assisi.
Pope releases apostolic letter on Sacred Scripture
In an apostolic letter dedicated to Sacred Scripture, Pope Francis said that even today, Christians can learn new things from the countless translations of the Bible that exist.
Iraqi archbishop who saved ancient manuscripts nominated for EU prize
An Iraqi archbishop who helped save hundreds of ancient manuscripts from being destroyed by Islamic State militants was among the nominees for the European Parliament’s Sakharov Prize.
Creation must be protected, not exploited, pope says at audience
Human beings must change their relationship with nature and view it not as an “object for unscrupulous use and abuse” but as a gift they are charged by God to care for and protect, Pope Francis said.
Common good, not greed, must motivate search for vaccine, pope says
The common good — and not political or economic gain — should be at the heart of the race to find a vaccine for COVID-19, Pope Francis said.
Cross is sign of God’s love, not superstitious ornament, pope says
Christ’s cross is a powerful symbol of God’s love for humanity and not just a decoration or trinket, Pope Francis said.
Vatican denies involvement in decision to exhume former Spanish dictator
The Vatican distanced itself again from any involvement in the Spanish government’s decision to exhume the remains of the country’s late dictator, Gen. Francisco Franco.
Vatican: Laity have role, but most parishes must be led by priests
The Vatican’s Congregation for Clergy issued a new instruction on pastoral care that specifies the role of lay men and women in the church’s mission of evangelization and offers guidance in parish reforms and restructuring.
Pope, U.S. bishops ‘saddened’ by Turkish court ruling on Hagia Sophia
Pope Francis said he was saddened after a Turkish court ruled to revert the iconic Hagia Sophia museum into a mosque.
U.S. Catholic media must inspire unity amid division, pope says
Catholic media outlets in the United States are called to break down barriers that prevent dialogue and honest communication between people and communities, Pope Francis said.
Christians called to intercede for, not condemn, others, pope says
True believers do not condemn people for their sins or shortcomings but intercede on their behalf with God through prayer, Pope Francis said.
Trump tweets he’s ‘honored’ by former nuncio’s letter
President Donald Trump said he was “honored” by an open letter from a former Vatican official who claimed that restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 were part of a Masonic plot to establish a new world order.