Catholic education is ‘most important thing’ church needs, speaker says
The keynote address at an annual conference for Catholic educators embracing classical Catholic education in Washington reinforced that what they are doing is important.
Amazon synod document calls for married priests and increased role for women
The meeting for the Synod of Bishops for the Pan-Amazonian region has approved a final document which calls for the ordination of married men as priests and for women to be considered for diaconal ordination.
Pope Francis: This Christmas, imitate St Joseph’s trust in God
In a difficult situation, St Joseph put his whole trust in God and was obedient, an example for all Catholics to imitate, Pope Francis said during the Angelus Sunday.
Pope Francis: Elderly have a role in God’s saving plan
Participants at a conference on the pastoral care of the elderly were received in audience by Pope Francis on Friday. In his address, the Holy Father invites the Church to “change her pastoral attitudes in order to respond to the presence of so many elderly people in families and communities”.
Coronavirus: Pope’s closeness to nuns affected by Covid-19
The Papal Almoner pays a visit to two congregations of nuns in Rome who are in quarantine because some of their members have tested positive to the Covid-19 virus.
Pope marks anniversary of ‘Laudato Si” with call to prayer, action
Commemorating the fifth anniversary of his encyclical on the environment, Pope Francis called on Christians to join in prayer and acts of care for the Earth and for the poor.