Shanghai bishop calls on faithful to support Chinese Community Party’s ‘sinicization’ of Church
“This means to provide the explanations of theological classics, doctrines, and canons that align with the requirements of socialist core values. Through cultural infusion, the Church incorporates elements and characteristics…
Two Spanish theologians latest recipients of prize named for Pope Benedict XVI
“All award is a shared merit; it transcends the person himself,” Blanco-Sarto said, according to a written statement from the University of Navarra. Nominees for the award must get approval…
U.S. population expected to decline after 2080; low fertility a cause, Census Bureau says
“Some of these, like the increases in mortality caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, are expected to be short-term,” Johnson said, “while others, including the declines in fertility that have persisted…
Italian Senate launches inquiry into disappearance of Vatican Girl and another missing teen
In addition to Orlandi, the newly established Italian commission will also look into the case of 15-year-old Mirella Gregori, who went missing in Rome on May 7, 1983, roughly 40…
Oklahoma City archbishop urges governor to grant clemency to convicted murderer
The 59-year-old Hancock was convicted of shooting and killing two men in Oklahoma City in 2001. At a hearing this week, Hancock testified that he was originally unarmed and was…
St. Leo the Great: the pope who clarified the humanity and divinity of Christ
Rising out of the Nestorian schism were more Christological conflicts over the relationship between Christ’s humanity and divinity. Eutyches, an opponent of Nestorius, went too far in the opposite direction,…
Vatican Museums announce new hours, ticket price, and entrance
In light of the increase in tourism after the COVID-19 pandemic, the Vatican Museums will also introduce extended hours in an effort to accommodate high visitor demand and overcrowding. From…
China’s new ‘Patriotic Education Law’ places further limits on religious instruction
Patriotic education has been an imperative of the CCP since the Maoist Revolution to inculcate the party’s official ideology. It has been reimagined during periods of social upheaval, namely during…
British infant Indi Gregory given more time to live as judge allows family to appeal
“To date there has been no response or comment from the U.K. government on the case,” the group added. Justice Robert Peel had ruled on Wednesday, following a Nov. 7…
Vatican releases schedule for Pope Francis’ trip to Dubai in December
King Charles III, Indian Prime Minister Narenda Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron, U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan are among some of…
Community of the Beatitudes forms commission to study past abuses
The Community of the Beatitudes, which was formed in 1973 following the Second Vatican Council, includes consecrated brothers, consecrated sisters, and lay married and single members who join together in…
How a tragic loss led a successful businessman to the priesthood
Peter and Kathy Adamski with their son, John. Credit: Photo courtesy of Father Peter Adamski He added: “If Kathy were sitting here today, she would tell you those seven different…