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Pope Francis: Jesus is Found in the Community of the Catholic Church
Despite its failures and imperfection, within the community of the Church is where one finds Jesus.
Pope Francis: Gender Ideology is ‘One of the Most Dangerous Ideological Colonizations’ Today
‘The question of gender is diluting the differences and making the world the same, all dull, all alike, and that is contrary to the human vocation.’
Vatican Invites Protestant, Orthodox Theologians to Debate Petrine Primacy at St. Peter’s
Courtyard of the Gentiles is co-hosting the new lecture series along with the Fratelli Tutti Foundation, founded by Pope Francis in December 2021.
Pelosi’s Communion Stunt At The Vatican
Pelosi waiting in line to receive Communion is akin to a murderer waiting in line to pay his respects to his victim at a Catholic wake.
Cardinal Zen’s Arrest Will Test the Vatican’s Agreement With Communist China
The bishop emeritus of Hong Kong was arrested with four others Wednesday for ‘collusion with foreign forces’ and has since been released on bail.
The Kirill Question
How should Pope Francis and the Holy See deal with the head of the Russian Orthodox 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.
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.
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.
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.”
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 Action for Faith and Family Prayerfully Asks Bishops to Avert Another ‘McCarrick Moment’
“The momentous task of prophetically proclaiming the Church’s position falls primarily to the bishops.”
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.”
Italian Senate blocks controversial ‘anti-homophobia’ bill
The bill, which aimed to criminalize “discrimination or violence based on sex, gender or disability,” and add an annual day against “homophobia” and “transphobia” to the national calendar, had received significant support from public figures in Italy.
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.
Vatican Stiffs Biden
The Vatican has said that there will be no live coverage of Biden greeting the pope.
White House: Pope Francis ‘has spoken differently’ than Biden on abortion
“Biden has issued statements supporting legal abortion in the United States and internationally.”
Bishop Shao Zhumin Seized by Chinese Authorities
The Underground Bishop was Taken Away for “Vacation”
The Formation of a New Priest Who Abused Minors: How Did He Slip Past Seminary Screening Policies?
“[N]o one had suspected what was learned following McWilliams’ arrest…”
3 Swiss Guards resign over Vatican vaccine mandate
“The Pontifical Swiss Guard, charged with protecting the pope, has required all 135 guards to get a COVID-19 vaccine.”