Vatican says baptisms that used a modified formula are not valid
Changing the words of the formula for baptism render the sacrament invalid, said the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
Pope Francis prays for victims of Lebanon explosion
At the weekly General Audience, Pope Francis prays for victims of a massive explosion in Beirut on Tuesday, which killed dozens and caused serious destruction.
After Beirut explosion, Lebanon turns to St. Charbel
At least one massive explosion rocked the Lebanese capital of Beirut Tuesday afternoon, which ignited fires and destroyed buildings in the city’s port area, caused damage across the city, and has reportedly flooded hospitals with casualties.
Pope’s August prayer intention: people in the maritime world
In his prayer intention for this month of August, Pope Francis urges prayers for seafarers and those working in the maritime world.
Christians must courageously share with others, pope says at Angelus
True compassion requires "courageous sharing," not telling people to go fend for themselves, Pope Francis said.
Knights of Columbus founder to be beatified in October
Fr. Michael McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus Catholic fraternal organization, will be beatified on October 31, the Congregation for the Causes of Saints announced.