Italian Prelates deny widespread news about admission of gay men to seminaries
The President of the Italian Bishop’s ’ Episcopal Commission for the Clergy and Consecrated Life, Bishop Stefano Manetti of Fiesole, and the Italian bishops’ newspaper have denied widespread allegations that the Catholic Church in Italy will now…
“Strength in Diversity: Pope Francis Elevates 21 New Cardinals in a Global Church Initiative”
Yesterday December 4, 2024, at 12:30 PM, it was announced that Pope Francis will elevate 21 new cardinals during a consistory scheduled for December 7, which is only two days away. This decision underscores the pope’s commitment to a missionary…
Did you know that Five Holy Doors will be opened in Rome for the Jubilee of Hope 2025?
The tradition of opening Holy Doors to mark Jubilees has its roots in the early 15th century, specifically beginning with the Jubilee of 1423. This practice was established to symbolize the passage from sin to grace, inviting the faithful to experience…
INDONESIAN BISHOP REFUSES TO BE CARDINAL
Among the 21 prelates appointed to the Cardinalate by Pope Francis earlier this month is a 62-year-old bishop from Indonesia, +Paskalis Bruno Syukur, a Franciscan. Yesterday, the news surfaced online that he has asked the Pope to dispense him from the…
Did you know that the Catholic Church will gain 14 New Saints this Sunday?
Among the 14 people who will become the Catholic Church’s newest saints on Sunday is a priest whose intercession led to the miraculous healing of a man mauled by a jaguar, a woman who convinced a Pope to call for a worldwide novena to the Holy Spirit,…
The most common Eucharistic Miracles in the Catholic Church involved forensic analysis. Can you tell us more about this?
Yes, many Eucharistic miracles in the Catholic Church have involved forensic analysis, which is the scientific examination of physical evidence for legal purposes. These miracles typically involve the transformation of the consecrated bread and wine of…
Franciscan Priest Father Michael Martin becomes Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Charlotte
It’s the first time in 20 years the diocese – which includes 46 counties in the western half of North Carolina – has installed a new bishop, as longtime Bishop Peter Jugis announced his retirement in April. In a celebration that drew more than 1,500…
RESIGNATION of Argentinian ARCHBISHOP
BY DANIEL PAYNE The Holy See on Monday said Pope Francis had accepted the resignation of La Plata, Argentina Archbishop Gabriel Antonio Mestre, after the prelate had served in that role for less than a year. The Vatican said in a press statement on…
Pope’s Act of Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to Our Lady
Pope Francis, united to all the Bishops and Catholic faithful around the world will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Friday, March 25th, 2022, on the Solemnity of the Annunciation. Among other things, the Holy Father…
BREAKING: POPE FRANCIS ISSUES RESTRICTIONS ON EXTRAORDINARY FORM MASSES
Today, July 16, 2021, Pope Francis made sweeping changes to the Apostolic Letter of his predecessor, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. In his new motu proprio, “Traditionis Custodes”, Pope Francis outlined certain regulations guiding those who can…