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Priest steps down from CDF following accusations of sexual harassment in confession
January 30, 2019
An Austrian priest and theologian has resigned from his position at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, amid charges that he made sexual advances toward a woman in the confessional several years ago. The priest maintains his innocence. Fr. Hermann Geissler, 53, has been an official within the CDF since 1993, and in
Do not lose the ‘fervor’ of World Youth Day, Pope Francis tells pilgrims
January 28, 2019
Serving God and his mission is not a passing thing, but can and should be pursued in the present, with one’s entire life, Pope Francis said Sunday at the closing Mass for World Youth Day in Panama City. “Brothers and sisters, the Lord and his mission are not a ‘meantime’ in our life, something temporary;
Pictures: Farm animals blessed outside St Peter’s Square
January 18, 2019
Farmers from across Italy brought their animals to the Vatican for a blessing Thursday, turning the street outside St. Peter’s Square into a farmyard of horses, donkeys, cows, pigs, hens, sheep, rams, goats, geese, ducks, and rabbits. The animals (and their owners) were present for the annual January 17 blessing for the feast of St.
Children must see the faith lived at home, Pope tells parents
January 14, 2019
At Mass in the Sistine Chapel Sunday, Pope Francis baptized 27 babies, reminding their parents that the first space in which children learn and witness the faith is at home. “Yes, when they go to catechism class, they will study the faith well, they will learn catechesis,” he said Jan. 13. “But before being studied,
Pope’s Romania trip confirmed for early summer
January 11, 2019
The Vatican confirmed Friday that Pope Francis will travel to Romania to the cities of Bucharest, Iaşi, and Blaj, and to a Marian shrine in eastern Transylvania, at the end of May and beginning of June. The trip is set for May 31 to June 2 and will include a stop at a Marian shrine
Former Latin American leaders criticise Pope’s comments on Nicaragua, Venezuela
January 11, 2019
Twenty former heads of state and government from Latin America have written a letter to Pope Francis finding fault with the wording of his Christmas blessing for Venezuela and Nicaragua. Published in Spanish-language newspapers on January 6, the letter claims the Pope’s December 25 “Urbi et Orbi” blessing unintentionally minimized the oppression of Venezuelans and
New structure for Vatican Press Office announced
January 11, 2019
The Vatican announced Friday that Paolo Ruffini, prefect of the Vatican communications department, has amended the organizational structure of the Holy See Press Office to include a senior advisor, two assistants, and an office manager. The positions are in support of the press office director and will remain in place beyond the mandate of Alessandro
Like the Magi, follow Christ’s light, Pope Francis says
January 07, 2019
To be clothed in the divine light of Christ, follow the example of the three magi, who put aside worldly power and success and rose to follow the star to Jesus, Pope Francis encouraged Sunday at Mass for Epiphany. “We need to arise, to get up from our sedentary lives and prepare for a journey,”
Pope Francis: Prayer is about God’s love, not wordiness
January 03, 2019
When praying, remember the words of Jesus when he taught the ‘Our Father,’ Pope Francis said Wednesday, meeting God as his beloved child and speaking from the heart. Some think that to pray is to use many words. “I too think of many Christians who believe that praying is to talk to God like a
In the New Year, receive Mary’s love and help, Pope Francis says
January 02, 2019
When challenged, it is right to turn to Mary, Our Mother, for help, Pope Francis said on New Year’s Day
Pope: Remember the poor and homeless this New Year
January 01, 2019
As the year ends, remember the many men and women who are living in inhumane conditions or who are suffering from addiction – and recall that Christ came into the world to bring love, justice, peace, and freedom, Pope Francis said on Monday. “God the Father sent his Only Son into the world to eradicate
Vatican urges bishops to meet abuse victims ahead of February summit
December 18, 2018
Organizers of the Vatican’s February meeting on sexual abuse have sent a letter to the participating bishops asking them to meet with abuse victims in advance of the gathering. “We urge each episcopal conference president to reach out and visit with victim survivors of clergy sex abuse in your respective countries prior to the meeting
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