John Paul I: the faith of the “Smiling Pope” in Vatican II
One of the shortest pontificates in history could bring to the honour of the altars another pope of the 20th century.
‘God is not a liar’ – Invalidly baptized priest thankful for God’s Providence
When a priest is ordained, his hands are anointed with oil. They are then wiped clean with a white linen cloth -- it’s called a maniturgium.
Pope Francis: ‘Christian charity is not simple philanthropy’
Christian charity is more than simple philanthropy, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday.
North Korea’s Pyongyang Diocese to be dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima
Korean Cardinal Andrew Soo-jung Yeom, Archbishop of Seoul and Apostolic Administrator of Pyongyang, announces the dedication of the Diocese of Pyongyang to Our Lady of Fatima on 15 August.
Pandemic has revealed how often human dignity is ignored, pope says
The coronavirus pandemic has shed light on other, “more widespread social diseases,” particularly attacks on the God-given human dignity of every person, Pope Francis said.
COVID forces Knock shrine to close Aug. 15 to discourage crowds
The Marian shrine at Knock announced Aug. 10 that in addition to postponing the popular Knock Novena and pilgrimage because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the shrine and its church would be closed for the Aug. 15 feast of the Assumption of Mary to ensure pilgrims do not arrive anyway.