Tag: Vatican News
Pope Francis: Ministries of lector and acolyte to be open to women
Pope Francis changes the Code of Canon Law to institutionalize what is already allowed in practice: the access of lay women to the service of the Word and the Altar. The Pope explains his decision in a letter to Cardinal Ladaria.
Vatican CDF says use of anti-Covid vaccines “morally acceptable”
A note from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, which was approved by Pope Francis, gives the green light during the pandemic to the use of vaccines produced with cell lines derived from two fetuses aborted in the 1960s.
Vatican’s liturgy congregation stresses importance of Sunday of the Word of God
The Vatican’s liturgy congregation issued a note Saturday encouraging Catholic parishes around the world to celebrate the Sunday of the Word of God with new vigor.
Pope Francis: ‘Consumerism has stolen Christmas’
Pope Francis advised Catholics on Sunday not to waste time complaining about coronavirus restrictions, but to focus instead on helping those in need.
Covid-19: Pope grants priests permission to say four Masses on Christmas Day
The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments has published a decree granting priests permission to celebrate up to four Masses on Christmas Day, in order to facilitate participation of the faithful at the Sacred Liturgy.
Church grants plenary indulgence for year of St Joseph
The Apostolic Penitentiary issues a Decree granting plenary indulgences for the year of St. Joseph proclaimed by Pope Francis on Tuesday. The special year will last from 8 December 2020 to 8 December 2021.