Washington, D.C – The first official English-language translation of the ritual book “Exorcisms and Related Supplications” has been published by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Distribution of “Exorcisms and Related Supplications” is limited to bishops, though exorcists, other clergy, scholars and seminary professors also can obtain a copy withContinue Reading
Rome: During Wednesday’s general audience on the theme of Christian hope, Pope Francis spoke about hope’s fulfillment in heaven and reminded faithful that no one should despair because God’s grace is always present for those who put their trust in him. “Paradise is not a fantasy land, or even anContinue Reading
By: Carol Glatz Vatican City: The Pharisees and doctors of the law who claim salvation comes only from fulfilling God’s laws are not just biblical figures of the past, Pope Francis said. “There are many of them today, too. That is why praying for us priests is necessary,” so that today’sContinue Reading
Father Constantine Vendrame’s contribution to northeastern India was brought aliveContinue Reading
Vatican City: When Sister Kathleen Schipani found out she was usually the very first person to teach deaf children to pray, she decided there had to be an app to fix that. Learning to pray usually happens in the family, when a parent or relative recites the words for graceContinue Reading
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Cebu, Philippines: Pope Francis has expressed his condolence for Philippine Cardinal Ricardo Vidal, who passed away in Cebu on October 18. The 86-year old prelate who was Archbishop of Cebu for nearly 3 decades until his retirement in 2010, died of complications from pneumonia. Pope Francis sent a telegram toContinue Reading
Vatican: Pope Francis met with leaders of the World Methodist Council on Thursday, Oct 19 celebrating fifty years of dialogue between the two Churches. Noting that in the Old Testament, a golden jubilee was a moment to set slaves free, the pope said “we too have been freed from the slavery of estrangement andContinue Reading
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By Matters India Reporter Yangon: The growth of religious extremism and politicization of religion change in India is affecting the fabric of Indian society, says the Moderator of the Church of North India (CNI) Bishop Prem Chand Singh of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Speaking on “Furthering inter-religious harmony and building peace,”Continue Reading