Dicastery offers clarification on blessings for gay couples, others
By Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY — While bishops may take a cautious approach to the Vatican’s guidance on blessing same-sex or other unmarried couples,…
Pope’s Christmas message: Say ‘yes’ to the Prince of Peace, ‘no’ to war
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Celebrating the birth of Jesus, the prince of peace, should mean making a commitment to opposing all…
Listening: It’s not a fast-paced game of ping pong, pope tells Curia
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Officials of the Roman Curia must learn how to really listen to others, not treating a discussion as…
Welcome Jesus into the manger of your heart, papal preacher says
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — The first step toward keeping Christ in Christmas is for Christians to make room for him in their…
Good, hidden deeds are a service to the church, pope tells employees
By Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY — Like God’s decision to be born in a manger tucked away from the world, good deeds done in…
Pope: Gifts and parties are OK, but don’t forget Jesus at Christmas
By Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY — Exchanging Christmas gifts and organizing holiday parties are all well and good, but Christians should contemplate the scene…
Vatican note on blessings opens door to those seeking God, official says
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith’s declaration on informally blessing same-sex couples or other non-married couples…
Doctrinal dicastery explains how, when gay couples can be blessed
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A Catholic priest can bless a gay or other unmarried couple as long as it is not…
Having child out of wedlock does not bar access to sacraments, Vatican says
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Women who have conceived a child out of wedlock and have the courage to choose life for their…
At Christmas, God remains with us through war and poverty, pope says
By Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY — The Christmas season is a reminder to Christians that despite hardships, God chose to join himself to humanity…