Pope Francis issued a decree requiring bishops to obtain written permission from the Vatican to start an “association of the faithful” as a first step toward forming a religious order.
Pope adds preliminary step for creating diocesan religious orders
Vatican releases suggestions for lengthier, revamped marriage preparation
Pope Francis endorsed suggestions for a yearlong “marriage catechumenate” drafted by the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life.
Catholic author brings the good news to children in her latest book
In her tales of fictional characters interacting with real biblical characters and events, she hopes to help children develop a connection with the Gospel.
Papa en el Ángelus: Las personas no son islas, se necesitan unos a otros
La Santísima Trinidad muestra cómo estar abierto a los demás y ser bueno, generoso y tierno, dijo el papa Francisco.
Entidad Vaticana responsable de inteligencia financiera remite informe
La entidad responsable de inteligencia financiera del Vaticano dijo que encontró más transacciones financieras marcadas como sospechosas en 2021 que en el año anterior pero que esto era una indicación de que las políticas estrictas para la transparencia estaban funcionando.
Canadian lawyer sworn in as leader of Knights of Malta
The order said in a statement June 13 that “Pope Francis’ decision will allow the Order of Malta to accelerate the reform process and return to an ordinary administration under a grand master soon afterward.
War, Vatican II, decision making: Pope shares insights with Jesuit editors
The pope responded to six questions about his concerns for the Catholic Church and the world magazine editors and the transcript of their conversation was published June 14.
Superpowers at war add to the world’s poor, pope says in message
The senselessness of war produces tremendous poverty, and its violence strikes those who are defenseless and vulnerable, Pope Francis said in message for the World Day of the Poor, which will be marked Nov. 13, 2022.