John Paul I and the pill: He wanted change, but accepted ‘Humanae Vitae’ June 23, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Marriage & Family Life, News, Vatican, World News On the eve of the World Meeting of Families and with a view toward the beatification Sept. 4 of Pope John Paul I, attention turned to his initial openness to softening Catholic teaching on contraception and his later support for the teaching of St. Paul VI.
Meeting looks at how families protect life, pray, connect generations June 23, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Marriage & Family Life, News, Vatican, World News Families are called to bridge the gap between older and younger generations and defend life, said U.S. Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, prefect of the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life.
Abuse victim seeks damages from retired Pope Benedict XVI June 22, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, News, Vatican, World News A victim of sexual abuse is reported to be suing retired Pope Benedict XVI in connection with the Munich abuse scandal.
Strength can be found in frailty of old age, pope says June 22, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Seniors, Vatican, World News Elderly Christians are called to bear witness to the strength that comes from God, especially when moments of frailty and weakness make them dependent on others, Pope Francis said.
World free of nuclear weapons is necessary, possible, pope says June 21, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Nuclear weapons do not increase a nation’s or region’s security, in fact, they are a “risk multiplier” that gives people a false sense of security, Pope Francis said in a message to an international conference.
Pope appeals for peace in Myanmar, Ukraine June 21, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Pope Francis called on world leaders to aid people suffering in war-torn countries, especially in Myanmar and Ukraine.
Remember the ongoing suffering of Syria, pope urges June 21, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News While the world must pay attention to Russia’s war on Ukraine, it cannot forget Syria and its people, which have been under the threat of bombs and violence for a dozen years, Pope Francis said.
Seek nourishment, satisfaction in Eucharist, pope says June 21, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, Vatican, World News When received with faith, the Eucharist not only nourishes and satisfies one’s hunger for consolation and love, but gives Christians the strength to nourish others, Pope Francis said.
Theologians must find new ways to express, share the faith, pope says June 17, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The Catholic Church needs theologians who know how to transmit the truths of faith in a way that will speak to people today, help them live the faith in their daily lives and inspire them to share the Gospel with others, Pope Francis wrote.
Cardinal-designate calls liturgical tensions a ‘tragedy’ June 16, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Cardinal-designate Arthur Roche, prefect of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Sacraments, described as a “tragedy” the tensions within the Latin rite of the Catholic Church over the way the Mass is celebrated.
Peter’s Pence donations stable in 2021; U.S. leads giving, Vatican says June 16, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, 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, held steady in 2021, but the total still was significantly lower than in 2018, the Vatican said.
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.
