Two new US bishops have been appointed by Pope Francis in the last two days. Yesterday it was announced that Father John F. Doerfler, currently vicar general for the Diocese of Green Bay, has been […]
Today the Congregation for the Causes of Saints announced that Pope Francis has declared Blessed Peter Faber a saint, forgoing the usual procedure for canonization. Faber, one of the early companions of Society of Jesus […]
Today the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis announced that Archbishop John Nienstedt is stepping down from public ministry during the investigation of a claim that he inappropriately touched a minor four years ago. From […]
Today is Pope Francis’ 77th birthday, and the Vatican has already received congratulations from heads of state and diplomatic delegations, as well as ordinary people, from all over the world. After morning Mass in the […]
Today the Vatican announced appointments and confirmations for one of its most significant governing bodies, the Congregation for Bishops. Among the new members of the congregation, which is responsible for vetting and nominating bishops worldwide, […]
In an interview appearing today in Italy’s La Stampa newspaper, Pope Francis rejected claims that he is a Marxist as well as the suggestion that women might someday be made cardinals. In his conversation with […]
Dubbing him “The People’s Pope,” today Time revealed that Pope Francis has been selected as its “Person of the Year.” From the magazine’s cover story: But what makes this Pope so important is the speed […]
Last week Pope Francis addressed members of the International Theological Commission at the conclusion of the group’s plenary assembly, the theme of which was “The Relationship Between Monotheism and Violence.” “Theologians…are ‘pioneers’ in the Church’s […]
Today is the Feast of St. Nicholas, and it seems appropriate to resurrect a great piece we ran about the saint last year, “You Better Watch Out—Saint Nicholas is Coming to Town,” by Christopher B. […]
As the Council of Cardinals meets in Rome this week to discuss reforms of the Roman Curia, it was announced by the Vatican that the Holy Father will establish a commission for the protection of […]
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