Former Archbishop of Southwark Peter Smith has died at the age of 76. His successor, Archbishop John Wilson, announced that the retired archbishop died on Friday night …
Mary McAleese writes to Pope Francis over Jean Varnier
Mary McAleese has written to Pope Francis about the allegations of sexual misconduct against L’Arche founder Jean Vanier. The former Irish president told the pope …
‘Freed because of Jesus’- Asia Bibi shares her story
Asia Bibi is a Pakistani Catholic woman who was sentenced to death in 2010 for blasphemy against Islam. After more than eight years in prison, …
Pope Francis announces Laudato si’ Week to take place in May
Pope Francis is calling on Catholics to participate in “Laudato si’ Week” in May to encourage care for our common home. “I renew my urgent …
Gregorian University clears Scottish bishop accused of plagiarism
The Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome on Monday cleared a Scottish bishop of plagiarism in his 2003 doctoral dissertation. The announcement Monday concluded an investigation …
Cardinal Zen invites Cardinal Re to show claimed China documents from Vatican archive
Cardinal Zen on yesterday responded to the claim of the Dean of the College of Cardinals that Benedict XVI had approved a draft agreement with …
Cardinal Re claims Cardinal Zen is at odds with John Paul II, Benedict XVI on China
The newly-appointed Dean of the College of Cardinals purportedly sent a letter to cardinals Wednesday claiming that the China-Vatican deal deal represents the minds of …
‘Never dialogue with the devil,’ Pope Francis says
Pope Francis said today to follow Christ’s example when dealing with the temptation to sin: send the devil away or answer with the Word of …
Pope Francis works from home for second day
Pope Francis postponed his official audiences for Friday, but maintained his private meeting schedule at his residence in Vatican City. The decision comes after the …
‘Worship of initiatives’ is replacing faith, Pope Francis warns priests
In a message yesterday, Pope Francis criticised placing so much importance on Church programs that the essential teachings of the faith are lost. The pope …
Pope Francis: Confession purifies hearts
Penitential procession towards the Basilica of Santa Sabina in Aventino for sh Wednesday. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA On Ash Wednesday, Pope Francis called on Catholics to …
Pope Francis’ Lent advice: Put down phone, pick up Bible
Pope Francis urged Catholics Wednesday to use the season of Lent to spend less time immersed in the chatter and noise of the world through …
A simple plan for Lent
What is the story of Lent? Jesus went into the desert to fast and pray before beginning his work for God. Jesus was tempted several …
Personal conversion needed to confront Satan’s lies, pope says in Lent message
There is an urgent need for personal conversion, without which the temptations of Satan, and the presence of evil, create a “hell here on earth,” …
Pope Francis: Ask God for the strength to love your enemies
Pope Francis offers Mass in Bari, Italy on 23 February 2020. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA Ask God for the grace to love your enemies, Pope Francis …
First Mass since Reformation to be held in Swiss cathedral
The first Catholic Mass in nearly five hundred years will be celebrated at a cathedral in Geneva later this month. Mass will be said in …
Pope Francis on Middle East: War should never be considered normal
Pope Francis waves from the popemobile in Bari, Italy Feb. 23, 2020. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA. War is madness, Pope Francis told bishops gathered in the …
Parts of Notre-Dame plaza, crypt expected to reopen this spring
French officials are hopeful that parts of the plaza of Notre-Dame de Paris, as well as the church’s crypt, will be re-opened roughly a year …
What to expect when Vatican archives on Venerable Pope Pius XII open in March
Venerable Pius XII The Vatican’s archives on the pontificate of Venerable Pius XII will become available for study March 2, possibly bringing to light new …
Pope Francis urges Catholic educators to teach inclusive integral ecology
Pope Francis addresses participants in the plenary of the Congregation for Catholic Education in the Vatican’s Clementine Hall, Feb. 20, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. Pope …