Pope reaffirms conscience as heresy debate divides church
2017-11-12
This was Pope Francis’ first comments since he was publicly accused of spreading heresyContinue Reading
Bishops’ biennial plenary to address “Mission of Mercy”
2017-11-10
Cardinal Charles Bo is the special guestContinue Reading
Major seminary rectors address challenges to spiritual formation
2017-11-10
By Matters India Reporter Bhopal: Major seminary rectors of India recently spent two days to seek ways for the effective spiritual formation of their students in the modern world. “We reflected upon the theme: ‘Spiritual formation in seminaries. Previous meetings had discussed on human and intellectual formation,” Divine Word FatherContinue Reading
At Mass lift up your hearts, not your phones: Pope Francis
2017-11-08
Rome: Pope Francis made the Eucharist the focus of his weekly general audience Nov. 8 and emphasized the importance of attending and being participant at Mass in order to fully experience our relationship with God. “The priest who celebrates Mass says: ‘Lift up your hearts.’ He doesn’t say: ‘Lift upContinue Reading
Two laywomen get key positions in Vatican’s family office
2017-11-08
Vatican City: On Nov 7, the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ appointment of two lay women – experts in bioethics and canon law – as the first two under-secretaries of the mega-dicastery for Laity, Family and Life. The appointment of Dr. Gabriella Gambino for the section on life and Dr. Linda GhisoniContinue Reading
Those in authority must lead by example: Pope Francis
2017-11-07
Vatican City: On Sunday, Pope Francis offered some punchy advice to both average faithful and people in positions of authority, saying true power is expressed through service and a good example, which Christians must always show to others in humility. Speaking during his Nov. 5 Angelus address, Francis told pilgrimsContinue Reading
Reformed assassin thrilled to attend victim’s beatification
2017-11-06
Singh came to the beatification on his personal initiative Continue Reading
Pope Francis open to debate on married priests
2017-11-05
Pope Francis has suggested that he is open to the possibility of married men becoming Roman Catholic priests in cases where communities face a shortage of clergy and are being displaced by other faiths. The Telegraph reported on Nov 2 that Francis has requested discussion on whether married men in theContinue Reading
Pope focuses Asia for November prayer intention
2017-11-03
The Pope is visiting two Asian countries end of NovmeberContinue Reading