Vatican: Pope Francis had pizza dinner, may leave hospital tomorrow
“In the evening Pope Francis had dinner, eating pizza together with those assisting him during his hospital stay,” the Holy See Press Office director said. “With the Holy Father were…
Spanish bishops deliver six volumes of information on sex abuse cases to ombudsman
The cardinal also said that these situations cause “great harm, not only to the Church but to society.” A year ago, the Congress of Deputies (the lower house of the…
U.S. and Canadian bishops join Vatican’s condemnation of colonialist ‘doctrine of discovery’
In an official statement, the secretary for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), Archbishop Paul Coakley, responded by saying: “We welcome the statement’s renewed repudiation and condemnation of…
Vatican’s liturgy czar rejects German Church’s plans for laity to preach homilies, conduct baptisms
On the issue of homilies, Roche wrote that the reason why laypeople cannot regularly preach at Mass is not due to their need for “better theological preparation or better communication…
Witnesses tell House panel that speech is being silenced on college campuses
Shapiro said this has happened at a variety of events with different types of speakers all across the country. He argued the common factor is that “speakers presented ideas that…
Meet the new president of the European bishops’ commission
“This is a crucial time for Europe and for the Church. Unity and solidarity are needed more than ever. They should guide us through the many transitions our societies are…
Bishops lament ‘terrible tragedy’ that left at least 38 migrants dead in Mexico
As reported by the BBC, the Ciudad Juárez temporary residence is a “center used by the Mexican authorities to house migrants who attempt to cross illegally and who are candidates…
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April
In some of the video clips, the faces of iconic people associated with peace — Pope John XXIII, Mother Teresa, Martin Luther King Jr., and Mahatma Gandhi — are superimposed…
Cardinal O’Malley ‘surprised, disappointed’ by abuse expert’s criticism of Vatican commission
The commission issued an updated statement on March 30 in which O’Malley said he was “supplementing” his earlier sentiments regarding Zollner’s resignation. “We do both share the view that the…
Update: Pope Francis rested well, continuing treatment in hospital, Vatican says
As of Thursday morning, the pope’s agenda lists no appointments for the day for March 30. He is still scheduled to preside over a Mass in St. Peter’s Square on…
Update: Pope Francis to continue treatment at hospital, Vatican says
As of Thursday morning, the pope’s agenda lists no appointments for the day for March 30. He is still scheduled to preside over a Mass in St. Peter’s Square on…
Jesuits in Mexico issue statement on the death of alleged murderer of two priests
“Given the scientific confirmation of the execution of the person responsible for the murders of our Jesuit brothers Javier and Joaquín, we reiterate that this occurrence does not represent the…