Cardinal Sarah addresses First African Congress on liturgy
“If we look at the liturgy as a practical matter of pastoral efficiency, we run the risk of turning it into a human work, a set of more or less…
The hidden life of Nicholas Black Elk revealed in canonization process
“He had a much more ecumenical, rather than a tribalistic, or parochial, Christian vision,” Steltenkamp said. “He was universal in his preaching. He was Christ-like.” The crisis for Native Americans…
Vatican unveils Nativity scene honoring St. Francis of Assisi and devotion’s 800-year-old origin
The Vatican’s Greccio-inspired Nativity scene does not include live animals and people as St. Francis’ original did, but it does feature life-sized terracotta figures, crafted by renowned Neapolitan sculptor Antonio…
Pope Francis appoints Brazilian native as Boston’s new auxiliary bishop
O’Malley cited Barbosa’s experience with the local Brazilian community as well as his theological background and extensive parish experience as factors in the pope’s appointment. “I am grateful to our…
Report: Interstate travel for abortion doubled from 2020 to 2023
“Where people are traveling to get care is an important piece of the puzzle in untangling the post-Dobbs abortion landscape,” Maddow-Zimet, who led the project to produce the report, added.…
Italian bishop suspends selecting godparents for baptism and sponsors for confirmation
This can even lead to an “open contradiction” between the requirements of the Church for the selection of the godfather or godmother in order for them to fulfill their functions…
Quebec Archdiocese celebrates 350th anniversary with jubilee year of celebration
A Holy Door, which is a real door typically opened during jubilees, is for pilgrims to pass through as a symbol of the path to conversion and blessings for the…
Spanish lawyer, mom of 4, challenges country’s rosary ban
At the initiative of José Andrés Calderón, a young Spanish law student, hundreds of Catholics have been gathering daily at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Crowds assembled outside the church…
Pope Francis appoints three new auxiliary bishops for Philadelphia Archdiocese
Ordained to the priesthood in the Philadelphia Archdiocese in 2007, he previously served as parochial vicar of St. Anselm’s in the city and since 2022 has served as the rector…
PHOTOS: Pope Francis honors Virgin Mary on solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
The city of Rome’s celebration of the Marian feast day began at dawn as a firefighter scaled a long ladder to put a fresh wreath of flowers around Mary’s outstretched…
Bishop Strickland was advised to leave Tyler Diocese but can still say Mass there
Strickland, who is on retreat, referred further questions to Vasquez, saying: “He’s the one in charge.” The Register contacted spokesmen for the Diocese of Tyler on Thursday night and for…
Italy’s ‘most handsome man’ leaves modeling career to become a priest
In a video posted on social media Nov. 23, Santini explained that he is on his way “to become, God willing, a priest.” He says that during these years he…