Russian Bishops: Consecration to Mary is prayer, not magic
Russia's Catholic Bishops hail Pope Francis' decision to consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, recalling that consecration to Our Lady is an act of faith and prayer, and not recourse to some sort of magic.
May Marian devotions at Saint Peter’s feature “Mater Ecclesiae”
During this month of May dedicated to Mary, celebrations taking place at St. Peter's include Saturday candlelight processions with the recitation of the Rosary and Wednesday prayers and Mass...
Pope Francis says he will appoint women to Dicastery for Bishops
Pope Francis has announced his intention to appoint two women to the Dicastery of Bishops, who will therefore be involved in the process of...
Pope John Paul I: “A servant” for the people
Newly-released audio from then-Bishop Albino Luciani, future Pope John Paul I, provides a sketch of a pastor living in service to others.
Synod: Church leaders welcome Document for Continental Stage
The Document for the Continental Stage (DCS) of the 2021-2024 Synod on Synodality is a useful tool to reflect further on the issues...
As New Year begins, Pope Francis says, ‘Mary gives us hope’
In his homily during the Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God, Pope Francis invites the faithful to rediscover “the enthusiasm of going” and “the wonder of seeing,”...