French Catholics Begin Novena as Lourdes Closes for First Time in History
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in southern France is built upon the site where the young Bernadette Soubirous witnessed Marian apparitions, beginning on Feb. 11, 1858.
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Pope Francis: Discover the Beauty of Prayer in Adoration
In his Angelus address, the pope reflected upon this Sunday’s Gospel from Luke in which Jesus says to his disciples, “I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing!”
McCarrick's Grooming Tactics Shown in Letters to Seminarians and Abuse Victims
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said May 29 that the Vatican was still investigating the documentation concerning McCarrick and will issue a declaration upon the investigation’s completion.
Pope Francis Prays for Migrants Killed in Airstrike in Libya
At least 53 people died and more than 130 others were injured in the attack July 3 on the Tajoura refugee camp and detention center east of Tripoli.
Seal of Confession is an ‘Intrinsic Requirement,’ Vatican Says
The Catholic Church declares that every priest who hears confessions is obliged, under the severest legal penalties, to keep absolute secrecy concerning everything learned in the context of sacramental confession.
Pope Francis: There is No Room for Selfishness in Christian Life
During his General Audience, the Holy Father pointed out a line from Scripture that he said contains the four essential qualities in the Christian life.
Freedom of Conscience Is in Danger in ‘Christian countries,’ Pope Francis Says
Francis said that Muslims are progressing in the freedom of conscience and freedom of worship, however some countries 'do not understand well or do not grow as well as others.'
US Bishops Invite Vatican Investigation Into Latest Sex-Abuse Scandal
The bishops will invite the Vatican to conduct an official Apostolic Visitation to the United States to address questions surrounding Archbishop McCarrick, in consultation with the lay members of the National Review Board.
President of France Calls on Catholics to Engage Politically
While France was once referred to as the “eldest daughter of the Church,” the country’s legal secularism has required strict neutrality of the state in religious matters since 1905.
