During this year’s celebration of Ash Wednesday Feb. 17, many dioceses will be following the Vatican’s recommendation of a modified method for distributing ashes.
Ash Wednesday: Different look, same message
Bishop warns against ‘weaponization of Eucharist’ with elected officials
Bishop Robert W. McElroy of San Diego warned against the “weaponization of Eucharist” as a way to get Catholic elected officials, President Joe Biden among them, to adhere to the church’s stance on abortion.
Biden team to review Trump immigration policies prior to reversal
By Rhina Guidos | Catholic News Service While new U.S. President Joe Biden is still reviewing immigration directives from his predecessor, policy watchers expect a more […]
En medio de la pandemia, obispos mexicanos se enfocan en prevención
La conferencia de obispos mexicanos anunció que dedicará un mes a temas de salud — impulsando el uso de mascarillas, el distanciamiento social, y otras medidas — reforzando así los conceptos básicos de seguridad durante la pandemia de COVID-19. La campaña también promoverá las vacunas contra el coronavirus e instará a las personas esperar su turno para que los trabajadores de salud y las poblaciones vulnerables puedan ser los primeros en obtenerlas.
Catholicism influenced moviemaking from the early days of film
Motion pictures have enchanted the public since the late 19th century, but throughout the years Catholic Church leaders have assessed the morality of films and if they uphold Gospel values.
Pope: Violence against women displays cowardice, degrades all of humanity
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for February is for women who are victims of violence.
Vatican doctrinal office is ‘no longer the Inquisition,’ cardinal says
Cardinal Ladaria said the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith is no longer “the Inquisition,” but rather its main focus is handing down the teachings of the apostles.
Papa: Catequistas deben defender enseñanzas de la iglesia
La educación religiosa debe enfocarse en llevar a las personas a una relación personal con Cristo y construir una comunidad de creyentes donde se valoren los talentos de cada persona y donde todos salgan a compartir el Evangelio y servir a los pobres, dijo el papa Francisco.