Francis at Santa Marta: "Many people die because the powerful want a larger slice of the earth"; for this God will call to account, yet we must ask: "How can I keep peace in my heart?" Since it is there where violence begins
“What are you giving up for Lent?” is always a popular question among Catholics as Lent approaches, as if another New Year’s resolution is to be set (or reset). It becomes, for some, a badge of honor, and, for all, an opportunity to witness to the faith in a public way. Even people who might not identify themselves as the most devout members of the Church engage in the practice of “giving something up,” and it can often lead to greater devotion.
A book by Cardinal Coccopalmerio reflects on Amoris laetitia explaining the openings decided by the Pope: “We believe with safe consciousness that the doctrine is respected”
Attack by the Taliban group responsible for last year’s Easter massacre. Catholics engaged in solidarity.
"We will see what he does and will judge. Always on the specific…" Twenty days ago, Pope Francis responded this way to Spanish newspaper "El País" on Donald Trump. The Pope showed his intention of not being associated with certain preventive campaigns against the new president. Although, as expected, some of the decrees issued by the White House in recent weeks have sparked strong protests by large sectors of the Catholic world, starting from the executive order known as "Muslim ban."
US Church stand united
Chinese Cardinal John Tong looks at the future of Sino-Vatican relations and sees a new day for the Church in China after the signing of an agreement on the appointment of bishops.
The Chinese Cardinal John Tong looks at the future of Sino-Vatican relations and sees a new day for the Church in China after the signing of an agreement on the appointment of bishops.
The Christian woman sentenced to death for blasphemy is “a symbol, greater than herself.” A revision of the blasphemy law to halt abuses is urgent.
Sometimes “the idea overcomes reality”, one could say in completely opposition to the principles of the Evangelii gaudium, when the factual matter of a court case is overwhelmed by the strength of the symbol itself. Only this way one can understand the dramatic story of Asia Bibi, the 45 year old Christian woman sentenced to death for blasphemy in Pakistan, innocently jailed in Pakistani since 2009.
Historic celebration of evensong will take place next month, February.
Ecclesia Dei’s secretary Guido Pozzo: “We are working on improving the Fraternity’s legal status”
“We are currently working on improving certain aspects of the canonical form, which will be the personal Prelature.” Archbishop Guido Pozzo, secretary of the Ecclesia Dei commission, which is in charge of dialogue with the Fraternity of St. Pius X, has confirmed to Vatican Insider that the moment of full communion with the Lefebvrians is near. The goal of an agreement is already in sight although it is still going to take some time.
"I am depressed, scared and tired!" A statement we hear constantly. Anxiety engulfs our society, and spreads fast like a contagious disease due to many reasons, mainly the political situations surrounding us, and unfortunately touching lately on our most valuable assets, safety and stability.
We are overwhelmed by the everyday news, namely accidents, suicide and
honor killings, among many other disturbing happenings.
