“We are reaching a breaking point,” the pope wrote in his message for the World Day of Prayer for Creation.
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Vatican: German Synodal Path must not create ‘new approaches to doctrine and morals’
“It seems necessary to make it clear that the ‘Synodal Path’ in Germany does not have the power to compel bishops and the faithful to assume new modes of governance and new approaches to doctrine and morals,” the Vatican said.
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Vatican investments must contribute to ‘a more just and sustainable world,’ new policy says
The Vatican released a new policy consolidating the investment portfolios of all offices and keeping all current and future investments in line with the social doctrine of the Catholic Church.
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Don’t assume you know what Gen Z thinks about abortion—or religion
This moment is an opportunity for trusted adults, and especially faith leaders, to connect with young people and find out how their spirituality is connected to their feelings about Dobbs v. Jackson.
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Pope Francis asks Catholic media to combat ‘toxicity, hate speech and fake news’
The pope told Catholic communicators they have an important role to play “through media education, networking Catholic media and countering lies and misinformation.”
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Prison policy that barred Catholic priests from visiting inmates struck down by Wisconsin judge
A Wisconsin judge ruled against the state prison system on Thursday, saying its Covid-19 visitor policy that barred Catholic clergy from meeting with inmates for more than a year violated religious freedom.
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Pope Francis tells religious orders: Do not be ashamed to denounce abusive priests and brothers.
In an address to members of three religious orders, the pope asked for “zero tolerance” for abusers in the church and expressed his “closeness” with the people of Ukraine.
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Jesuit astronomer on Webb telescope photo: ‘This is God’s creation being revealed to us.’
“This is God’s creation being revealed to us, and in it we can see both his astonishing power and his love of beauty,” Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno, the director of the Vatican Observatory, said.
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Two men face felonies in fire that destroyed historic Catholic Church in West Virginia
More than two weeks after a 145-year-old Catholic church was destroyed by fire, law enforcement officials announced that two suspects were arrested and charged with felonies for a blaze officials confirmed was arson.
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Pope Francis speaks about role of pope emeritus, his possible retirement and Joe Biden taking Communion in new interview
Pope Francis said he would not live in the Vatican or return to his native Argentina if and when he ever retires, but would instead like to find a church in Rome where he could continue hearing confessions.