Cardinal says debate about blessings is normal part of church life
byBy Cindy Wooden ROME — Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, said the debate surrounding the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith’s…
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Catholic aid agency’s staff remain in Yemen amid coalition strikes
byBy Gina Christian Staff from Caritas Poland will remain in Yemen following U.S. and U.K.-led strikes on Houthi rebels, according to mission head Radoslaw…
Broglio: Reflect on Rev. King’s ‘rallying cry’ to confront today’s ‘evils of racism’
byBy OSV News WASHINGTON — The Jan. 15 federal holiday honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a time to “pause and…
Sharing stories of faith draws Christians closer to one another, pope says
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — A key step in the search for Christian unity is getting to know people of other churches and…
Manila’s first mega-procession of Black Nazarene after pandemic draws millions
byMANILA, Philippines — In one of the largest religious festivals in the world, the Catholic procession of the Black Nazarene in Manila brought millions…
No small thing: Praying the rosary is great in God’s eyes, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — It may seem insignificant to some, but praying the rosary every day is huge in the eyes of…
Gluttony turns people into mere consumers, exploiters of planet, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — One of the most dangerous vices is gluttony, turning people who are meant to be custodians of creation…
Dicastery offers clarification on blessings for gay couples, others
byBy Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY — While bishops may take a cautious approach to the Vatican’s guidance on blessing same-sex or other unmarried couples,…
US bishops asked to hold new rounds of Synod on Synodality listening sessions
byBy Gina Christian Dioceses across the U.S. are asked to hold additional listening sessions in the next few months, following a request from the…
Pope’s Christmas message: Say ‘yes’ to the Prince of Peace, ‘no’ to war
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Celebrating the birth of Jesus, the prince of peace, should mean making a commitment to opposing all…