Catholic bishops and diocesan tribunals are making steady progress in implementing Pope Francis’ reforms to make the annulment process quicker, but it is taking longer to achieve the pope’s goal of making the process less expensive for couples.
By the numbers: Statistics illustrate progress in tribunal reforms
Study: Teens’ religious practice less than that of their parents
A Pew Research Center study released in September shows that teens’ religious practice is less than that of their parents.
Webinar tackles decision process facing Catholic voters in Nov. 3 election
The Catholic electorate has plenty to mull over in 2020.
Creation must be protected, not exploited, pope says at audience
Pope continues his series of talks on “healing the world,” the pope reflected on the theme of “caring for the common home and contemplative attitude.
Cardinal to bishops: Facilitate Mass in person as soon as conditions permit
Church services and Mass online cannot compare to or replace the in-person participation of the faithful, the head of the Vatican’s office for divine worship told the world’s bishops.
Common good, not greed, must motivate search for vaccine, pope says
During his weekly general audience Sept. 9, the pope said that “we see partisan interests emerging” in the search for a vaccine, and some people “are taking advantage of the situation to instigate divisions.
Lack of money shouldn’t impede health care, pope says
Financial gain should not be put before the treatment of patients Pope Francis said, Sept. 11.
Sunday Scripture reading: Sept. 13, 2020
Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First reading: Sir 27:30-28:7
Second reading: Rom 14:7-9
Gospel: Mt 18:21-35