Vatican publishes updated guidelines for cases of clerical sexual abuse of minors
The Vatican has published its second, updated version of the "Vademecum on Certain Points of Procedure in Treating Cases of Sexual Abuse...
Cardinal Hollerich: Spirit at work in the Synod
At a press conference introducing the Continental Stage of the Synodal Process, Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, SJ, says the first stage of the Synod produced a great hope...
Holy See to host high-level conference on combatting hunger
The Holy See's envoy to UN agencies in Rome is teaming up with NGOs and Rome-based universities to host a day-of-study on the issue of...
Pope Francis prays for children suffering in Ukraine
As Christmas approaches next Sunday, Pope Francis recalled the many children of Ukraine who will be unable to celebrate the birth of...
Pontifical Mission Societies launches fund for quake victims in Turkey, Syria
As Pope Francis continues to express his concern for Turkey and Syria following two massive earthquakes, the Pontifical Mission Societies...
Pope: Priests are pastors, not functionaries
Pope Francis meets with seminarians and bishops from the Italian region of Calabria, and encourages them to adapt priestly formation to the signs of the times and to walk together in unity and fraternity.