Tag: Vatican News
Pope at Epiphany Mass: Imitate the Magi to approach the Christ Child
Pope Francis presides over Mass on the Solemnity of the Epiphany, and recalls three ways that imitating the Three Kings may lead us closer...
Pope Francis baptises 16 infants in the Sistine Chapel
Pope Francis on Sunday baptised 16 infants on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Under the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, Pope Francis...
Dicastery for Doctrine of the Faith clarifies application of ‘Fiducia supplicans’
In a statement signed by the Cardinal prefect and the secretary, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith clarifies that...
Nativity scene teaches simplicity and joy, Pope says at Audience
In his final General Audience before Christmas, Pope Francis returned to the image of the creche, and specifically, the first Nativity...
Doctrinal declaration opens possibility of blessing couples in irregular situations
When two people request a blessing, even if their situation as a couple is “irregular,” it will be possible for the ordained minister to...
Pope celebrates 87th birthday, asks Christians to celebrate Jesus’ birth
As well-wishes pour in for his birthday, Pope Francis encourages Christians to prepare our hearts to celebrate the birth of Jesus at...