FAITH/STORIES
As a man naturally drawn to problem solving, Fr. Ivan Camilleri says he finds fulfilment in helping others in their journey of faith.
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis said he was dismayed by Catholic communities and groups that claim to be working to improve church life, but attempt to do so without prayer, the Eucharist and unity with the rest of the church.
Vatican says bishop ordained in China is in communion with pope
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- The Vatican confirmed that a bishop recently ordained in China is in full communion with the pope and that more Vatican-approved nominations would be coming.
The season is still about the coming of Christ
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterGetting ready for Christmas in the middle of a pandemic will certainly be different.
Windows of inspiration for Catholic men
By Savio Cyril Kocherry, Catholic Register SpecialIn the lead-up to the Nov. 22 feast of Christ the King, young men in Kingston, Ont., were introduced to a saintly king and emperor, Bl. Karl of Austria.
Pope Francis: Faith requires risks, helping others
VATICAN CITY -- Being faithful to God means taking the risk of setting aside one's own needs and plans in order to serve others, Pope Francis said, celebrating Mass for the World Day of the Poor.
At audience, Pope Francis renews commitment to fight abuse
VATICAN CITY -- After the Vatican released its extensive report on Theodore E. McCarrick, Pope Francis renewed the Catholic Church's pledge to uproot the scourge of sexual abuse.
McCarrick report documents repeated lack of serious investigation
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Although dogged for years by rumors of sexual impropriety, Theodore E. McCarrick was able to rise up the Catholic hierarchical structure based on personal contacts, protestations of his innocence and a lack of church officials reporting and investigating accusations, according to the Vatican report on the matter.
Prepare for heaven with faith and good works, Pope Francis says
VATICAN CITY -- People sometimes forget life's ultimate purpose is to prepare for the kingdom of heaven, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis expedites transfer of management of Secretariat of State assets
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- After the Vatican Secretariat of State missed a Nov. 1 deadline to hand over the management and monitoring of its own assets to two separate Vatican bodies, Pope Francis set up a commission to make the transfer and external oversight happen.
Vatican shuts down museums as COVID-19 cases, deaths mount in Italy
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- As COVID-19-related deaths in Italy reached their highest daily level since early May and Italy began enacting new restrictions to slow the spread, the Vatican decided it will once again close its museums to the public.
Investments by Secretariat of State now under tighter control, says bishop
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- A lack of oversight and control over the Vatican Secretariat of State's investment activities may have facilitated some bad property deals, said Bishop Nunzio Galantino, president of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Holy See.
Pope Francis not changing church teaching on gay unions, Secretariat of State says
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY -- The Vatican Secretariat of State has sent an explanatory note to nuncios around the world insisting that when Pope Francis spoke about civil unions, he was not changing or challenging "the doctrine of the church, which he has reaffirmed numerous times over the years."