Read Pope Francis’ response to the dubia presented to him by 5 cardinals
g) It is important to emphasize that what cannot change is what has been revealed “for the salvation of all” (Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Dogmatic Constitution Dei Verbum, 7). For…
Argentine archdiocese issues statement on healing ministry Messi’s mom, brother attended
In the Church, the statement explained, “there are various expressions, groups, etc. One of these groups, of a charismatic nature, is the ‘Breath of the Living God’ community.” The community…
Answering the doubts: What are dubia?
A dubium is most often sent to one of three Vatican offices: the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the…
40 Days for Life in Spain: Abortion activists label pro-lifers ‘dangerous’
In recent years, actions have multiplied to try to criminalize the efforts of pro-lifers. In 2022, the government approved changes to the Penal Code that seek to strongly curtail pro-life…
Cardinals send ‘dubia’ to Pope Francis ahead of Synod on Synodality
The practice of issuing dubia has come to the fore during this pontificate. In 2016, Cardinals Burke and Brandmüller along with late Cardinals Carlo Caffarra and Joachim Meisner submitted a…
‘Not much new’ will come out of this year’s synod, Vatican’s doctrine chief predicts
“People who are afraid of strange or misplaced doctrinal advances, and people who, on the other hand, expect great changes, are going to be really disappointed,” he said. The Synod…
Pope Francis to hold meeting with children at the Vatican on Nov. 6
The parable is more about sincerity than obedience, the pope observed. “Even though neither of the sons behaves impeccably, the first lies, while the second makes a mistake but remains…
Meet Julia Oseka: The 22-year-old U.S. voting delegate at the Synod on Synodality
In an interview with CNA, Oseka called her participation in the synod “very humbling.” “I see it as really a sign that the Church is ready and is open to…
Pope Francis calls silence ‘essential’ at prayer vigil for Synod on Synodality
In his reflection, Pope Francis also spoke about the importance of silence for the Synod on Synodality. “Silence, in the ecclesial community, makes fraternal communication possible, where the Holy Spirit…
We asked the new cardinals: How should the Church evangelize the world today?
Brislin said he thinks the Church’s biggest challenge today is how to evangelize, how to bring Christ to people. “That in trying to discern together, and to listen to each…
Pope Francis creates 21 new cardinals, expanding body's geographic diversity
The Pope also created cardinals representing Catholic communities in non-majority Christian countries: Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Stephen Chow of Hong Kong, and Cardinal Sebastian Francis…
Theodore McCarrick to undergo competency exam for Wisconsin criminal case
In the Massachusetts case, McCarrick underwent two separate psychological evaluations, one done in December 2022 for McCarrick’s defense team and the other in June by an expert hired by prosecutors.…