New norms cover clerical abuse and Sacraments
As you’ve probably read in the last 24 hours, the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith has released new norms concerning serious crimes — which covers such topics as clerical abuse, pornography,...
View ArticleVatican statement on remarks about condoms
As you may have read from our Vatican correspondent Alicia Ambrosio here, there’s been a lot of focus on Pope Benedict XVI’s remarks on condoms. The comments come in the interview book “Light of the...
View Article“The Pope feels at home in Croatia,” Vatican spokesman in advance of trip
This weekend, Pope Benedict XVI will make his first trip to Croatia as the successor of Peter. However, as Holy See Press Office director Father Federico Lombardi, SJ, points out, it’s not his first...
View ArticleIllicit Ordination in China a cause for sorrow and concern for Vatican; Fides...
China has a new Bishop. [singlepic id=45 w=320 float=right]But it’s not cause for celebration in Rome. The ordination is unapproved by the Holy See. And Vatican Press Office director Fr. Federico...
View ArticleLay people at the helm of Vatican offices – Perspectives
Today on Perspectives: A new Archbishop for Regina, two laypeople at the helm of the Vatican press office, and what questions should we be asking ourselves regularly as Christians? The post Lay people...
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