The bishop emeritus of Hong Kong was arrested with four others Wednesday for ‘collusion with foreign forces’ and has since been released on bail.
Tag: Pope Francis
Christian Convert Assassinated in Iraq Following TikTok Video
20-year-old Convert was the Daughter of Muslim Clergy
The Kirill Question
How should Pope Francis and the Holy See deal with the head of the Russian Orthodox Church?
ACN calls on contemplatives worldwide to join day of prayer for peace in Ukraine
The call for a day of prayer and fasting on March 2nd was an initiative of Pope Francis for the entire Catholic Church
Why Was Rome Finally Willing to Call Out Russia as an Aggressor?
The invasion caused massive hemorrhaging in the Vatican’s Russia policy since 2014.
Pope Francis Opens Special Process to Canonize 16 Carmelite Martyrs of French Revolution
In 1794, the sisters were arrested, put on trial, and condemned by the Committee of Public Safety for being counterrevolutionaries and religious fanatics.
U.S. Bishops’ President Echoes Pope Francis’ Call for Prayer and Fasting for Ukraine
“I echo the Holy Father’s call for prayer and fasting to end the war in Ukraine.”
Vatican Decries ‘Tragic’ Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Cardinal Pietro Parolin said in a video statement on Feb. 24 that Pope Francis’ appeal for ‘peaceful coexistence’ in the region has ‘dramatic urgency’ amid the ‘horrors of war.’
What’s Behind Pope Francis’ Changes to the Vatican’s Doctrinal Office?
Shortly after his election, Pope Francis established a Council of Cardinals to assist him in governing the Church and help him draft a new apostolic constitution redefining the tasks and functions of curial offices.
Why are some Roman Catholic saints called doctors of the church?
In January 2022, Pope Francis bestowed the title doctor of the church on St. Irenaeus of Lyons, a Christian bishop who died about A.D. 200.
Catholic leader in Ukraine calls for an end to ‘idolatry of violence’
“There is a new idolatry of violence arising around the world, and as Christians we have to say no to violence, no to military action.”
Traditional Latin Mass: Canonists Question the Legislative Force of Recent Vatican Guidelines
ANALYSIS: The interpretive document considerably tightens already-sweeping restrictions on the traditional form of the Roman Rite.
‘Shedding Their Blood’ — The Popes, Ukraine and Russia
Once again, the people of Ukraine turn to the faith for their salvation against the enemy at the gate — and once again, a pope is not standing by in silence.
Seek Peace in Ukraine, Says U.S. Bishops’ Chairman for International Justice and Peace
“In this time of fear and uncertainty, we stand in solidarity with the Church in Ukraine and offer our support.”
Catholic President Biden Holds His Most Pro-Abortion Stance Ever, as 2022 March for Life Gets Underway
Biden has repeatedly declared his support for ‘Roe v. Wade’ as pro-life advocates gather in the hopes that it will topple this year.
Pfizer and the Vatican
Sources say Pope Francis met privately twice last year with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla
Manipulating the Pope
Loyal Catholics need clarity from Rome about this issue.
Traditionis custodes: Vatican further tightens restrictions on Traditional Latin Mass
The Vatican said it wanted to ensure that priests who wish to celebrate the Traditional Latin Mass “share the desire of the Holy Father” that the Vatican II reform of the liturgy is recognized “as the unique expression of the lex orandi of the Roman Rite.”
Catholic priests survey finds lower morale, ‘conservative shift’ among U.S. clergy
When asked about politics, the priests surveyed were significantly more likely to describe themselves as “conservative” as compared to respondents in 2002, the researchers say.
Croatian president raises plight of Bosnian Catholics during Vatican visit
Reuters has described current turmoil in the southeastern European state, home to 3.3 million people, as the worst political crisis since the war.
Catholic League: Pope-Biden Meeting Still Unresolved
On October 29, Biden was asked, “Mr. President, did the issue of abortion come up at all?” The first words out of his mouth were, “No, it didn’t.”
Interview with Fr. Frank Pavone on Joe Biden’s visit with Pope Francis
Fr. Frank Pavone offers his insight regarding Joe Biden’s visit with Pope Francis today.
Fr. Pavone: ‘No common ground’ on abortion between Biden and Pope Francis
“We Catholics, and Christians overall, are sick and tired of having our faith used and abused by those who claim to profess it but reject the right to life.”
Journalists Protest as Vatican Cancels Live Coverage of Joe Biden Greeting Pope Francis
The Vatican has indicated that it will now only provide live footage of the arrival of the U.S. president’s motorcade at the Apostolic Palace, which some journalists will also be allowed to attend.
Pierced Hearts 