Cardinal Becciu resigns as prefect, renounces rights as cardinal
VATICAN CITY -- In a move apparently related to Vatican financial scandals, Pope Francis accepted Cardinal Angelo Becciu's resignation as prefect of the Congregation for Saints' Causes and his renunciation of the rights associated with being a cardinal, the Vatican announced late Sept. 24.
Vatican reaffirms church teachings on end-of-life care
VATICAN CITY -- With the legalization of assisted suicide and euthanasia in many countries, and questions concerning what is morally permissible regarding end-of-life care, the Vatican's doctrinal office released a 25-page letter offering "a moral and practical clarification" on the care of vulnerable patients.
Fr. Yaw Acheampong: Stewardship builds communities of faith
Have you returned to church since the re-opening in June after the lockdown? How did you feel about the changes you saw?
God's Word on Sunday: We have the blueprint to remake world
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sept. 27 (Year A) Ezekiel 18:25-28; Psalm 25; Philippians 2:1-11; Matthew 21:28-32
God is so unfair. The just suffer, the wicked prosper and the world is not a just or peaceful place.
Seminaries reopen in a pandemic world
Six months since seminarians were sent home as a precaution against the rising tide of COVID-19, Canadian seminaries are only now recommencing community living, formation and on-campus lectures.
Cardinal Parolin hopeful Vatican-China agreement will be extended
VATICAN CITY -- As the expiration of a provisional agreement signed between the Vatican and China approached, the Vatican secretary of state said he hopes it will be extended.
God's Word on Sunday: God must be sought in mind and heart
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sept. 20 (Year A) Isaiah 55:6-9; Psalm 145; Philippians 1:20-24, 27; Matthew 20:1-16
Understanding the ways of God is not a project for human reasoning or intellect. God can only be understood on God’s own terms.
Pope’s fall agenda includes new encyclical
VATICAN CITY -- While the COVID-19 pandemic has put the brakes on most foreign travel and many in-person meetings, Pope Francis still has some major events on his fall 2020 agenda.
God's Word on Sunday: Ability to forgive is a sign of strength
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sept. 13 (Year A) Sirach 27:30-28:7; Psalm 103; Romans 14:7-9; Matthew 18:21-35
In a sense, we all create our own Heaven and hell. It is a fundamental spiritual law that we reap what we sow in one form or another. No one “gets away” with anything — we should not think that the apparent delay of justice is God’s failure or proof of an amoral universe.
Mary Marrocco: Living sexuality in the Church’s embrace
A young Catholic couple were not engaged, but hoping to get there. At a certain point, naturally enough, Anne and Simon found it difficult not to engage in sexual relations. Instead, they quarrelled.
Pope Francis: Jubilee for the Earth a time for restoring bond with God, creation
VATICAN CITY -- The exploitation and plundering of the Earth's resources at the expense of the poor and vulnerable cry out for justice and the forgiveness of debts, Pope Francis said.