Mangaluru: Pope Francis has appointed Mangalore diocesan priest Father Alfred Rayan D’Souza as “Chaplain to His Holiness. A Chaplain of His Holiness is a priest to whom the Pope has granted this title. They are addressed as monsignor and have certain privileges, such as regards ecclesiastical dress. Presently, Father D’SouzaContinue Reading
By Binoy Viswam Thiruvananthapuram: I wonder whether the Catholic Church is mature enough to appreciate the words of its supreme pontiff. But it may not be easy for the community of the faithful to reject them. This writer is not a Christian, but a materialist who does not believe eitherContinue Reading
Rome, Nov 4, 2020: Pope Francis has restricted the right of diocesan bishops to establish new religious congregations. In a motu proprio published on Nov 4, the pope modifies canon law so that it is no longer necessary for local bishops merely to consult with Rome before officially recognizing religiousContinue Reading
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Jesuit Province will offer free online programs on Pope Francis’ latest new encyclical “Fratelli Tutti” (All Brother) for two months. The virtual programs that include recollections and retreats are joint ventures for retreat houses and spirituality centers of the province, said Jesuit Prashanth D’Souza, coordinator for anContinue Reading
Sacramento: A California priest who was excommunicated after denying the legitimacy of Pope Francis has been laicized, according to a November 2 letter from his bishop. The priest has also been accused of sexual coercion and manipulation, prompting Bishop Jaime Soto of Sacramento to call priests to a day ofContinue Reading
Vatican: The Vatican’s Secretary of State has asked papal representatives to share with bishops some clarifications regarding comments on civil unions made by Pope Francis in a recently released documentary, according to the apostolic nuncio to Mexico. The clarifications explain that the pope’s comments do not pertain to Catholic doctrineContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi: With the appointment of Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu to the Council of Cardinals (C 9), Pope Francis has selected two Capuchins among his seven close confidants. The Council of Cardinals, also known as the Council of Cardinal Advisers, is a group of cardinals ofContinue Reading
Rome: Pope Francis set the tone of his speech October 20 by recalling the historic Assisi Meeting desired by Saint Pope John Paul II on October 27, 1986, in which for the first time in Church history the Pope invited leaders of other religions to join him in prayer forContinue Reading
Vatican City: The Holy See press office said Saturday a resident of the Vatican hotel where Pope Francis also lives has tested positive for COVID-19. The person has been temporarily moved out of the Casa Santa Marta residence and placed in isolation, the Oct. 17 statement said. Anyone who cameContinue Reading
Vatican City: Pope Francis October 17 accepted the resignation of the bishop of the Polish diocese of Kalisz who has been accused of shielding priests known to have sexually abused children. A Vatican statement said Bishop Edward Janiak had handed in his resignation and that the Pope had appointed ArchbishopContinue Reading
