Thirteen years after Pope John Paul II canonized 120 Catholic saints who were martyred in China, Beijing’s Communist authorities still prohibit Mainland publications on their lives. This means that what most Chinese Catholics hear about […]
Below is the VIS translation of Pope Francis’ homily given yesterday in Rome on the Solemnity of Christ King of the Universe, marking the end of The Year of Faith “Today’s solemnity of Our Lord […]
From Vatican Information Service: Vatican City, 16 October 2013 (VIS) – After considering the unity, holiness and catholicity of the Church, as defined by the Creed, the Holy Father today addressed her apostolic nature. During […]
Below, via L’Osservatore Romano, is the full text of Pope Francis’ Wednesday General Audience catechesis, delivered today in St. Peter’s Square. *** Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good Morning! When we recite the Creed we say […]
Cardinal Francis Arinze grew up in Nigeria, and in 1965 became the youngest bishop in the world at the age of 32. He was the first African cardinal to head a Vatican office and served […]
Dr. Samuel Gregg is director of research at the Acton Institute. He has an MA in political philosophy from the University of Melbourne, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in moral philosophy and political economy […]
Vatican City, 2 October 2013 (VIS) – The holiness of the Church was the theme chosen by Francis for his catechesis during today’s general audience, which took place in St. Peter’s Square and was attended […]
In response to Pope Francis’ remarks to journalists concerning homosexuality last week, San Francisco’s Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone issued the statement below, dated July 29: The whole Church owes a debt of gratitude to Pope Francis […]
From Vatican Radio, the complete text of Pope Francis’ homily at the Gesù, given today on the Feast of Saint Ignatius of Loyola: In this Eucharist in which we celebrate our Father Ignatius of Loyola, […]
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