Transcript shows pope's distinction between gay marriage, civil unions
VATICAN CITY -- When Pope Francis said gay people have a right to be in a family and that gay couples needed some form of civil law to protect their rights, he was not saying that gay couples should have a right to adopt children.
Pope Francis announces new cardinals
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis announced he will create 13 new cardinals Nov. 28, including Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Washington.
- By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
Rosary CD aims to lead people to healing, peace
Over the past year, musician and composer Maryana Erzinger has been on a creative spiritual journey she hopes will inspire the world through song.
- By Wendy-Ann Clarke, The Catholic Register
Questions continue around film's use of Pope Francis' quote on civil unions
VATICAN CITY -- While there is no doubt that Pope Francis said civil laws should protect the rights of gay couples, some mystery shrouds the context in which he said it and the way it is used in a new film.
- By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
Vatican extends time to obtain full indulgences for souls in purgatory
VATICAN CITY -- Plenary or full indulgences traditionally obtained during the first week of November for the souls of the faithful in purgatory can now be gained throughout the entire month of November, the Vatican said.
Vatican extends provisional agreement with China on naming bishops
VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican and the Chinese government will extend an agreement signed in 2018 regarding the appointment of bishops.
- By Catholic News Service
Pope Francis calls for civil unions for same-sex couples in documentary
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis often has expressed openness to the idea of laws recognizing civil unions, including for gay couples, to protect their rights.
- By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
Becciu denies interfering in Pell trial
ROME -- Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu denied having interfered in any way with the trial of Cardinal George Pell after Italian media reported an allegation that Becciu might have wired money to Australia as a bribe during Pell’s trial.
- By CNA/EWTN News
Vatican reports positive coronavirus case at pope's residence
VATICAN CITY -- A resident at the Domus Sanctae Marthae, the residence where Pope Francis lives, tested positive for COVID-19, the Vatican announced.
World Mission Sunday isn't canceled because of COVID-19, officials say
VATICAN CITY - The collection taken up in parishes around the globe on World Mission Sunday is "as unique as it is rare" because offerings are made by Catholics in the richest and poorest nations, a Vatican official said.
- By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
Swiss Guards report additional cases of COVID-19 among ranks
VATICAN CITY - The Swiss Guard reported an additional seven men have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the current number of cases among the 113 guardsmen to 11.