“With membership drawn from throughout the world, the council advises Pope Francis on matters concerning the life of the universal church,” Cardinal O’Malley said.
Boston cardinal grateful for Pope Francis’ ‘faith, confidence’ in him following reappointment to advisory council
Women’s way: Pope opens path for more women at Vatican, in church
International Women’s Day presented the findings of two surveys on women in the church, which will help inform the Synod on synodality.
African continental synod highlights charity, compassion and solidarity
More than 200 participants took part in the continental assembly in the Horn of Africa country, gathered at the continental phase of the worldwide synod in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, March 1-6.
Oceans are gift from God, must be used fairly and sustainably, pope says
The pope proposes multiple ways humanity could improve its relationship with the oceans.
‘Traditional Latin Mass’ moves off campus at Ohio university after Vatican update
In a March 6 message, Third Order Franciscan Father David Pivonka, president of Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio, told students, faculty and staff that he had been informed by Steubenville Bishop Jeffrey M. Monforton that the school’s celebrations of Mass according to the 1962 Roman Missal would be suspended.
Pope names new cardinals to his council of advisers
Pope Francis named five new members to his international Council of Cardinals and renewed the mandate of four current members, the Vatican announced March 7.
Pope to open Lenten prayer, penance service at Rome parish
This year the pope will celebrate the initiative, “24 Hours for the Lord,” with confessions March 17-18.
Bishops add some spiritual ‘meat’ to St. Patrick’s Day dispensations
With St. Patrick’s Day falling on a Lenten Friday this year, many U.S. bishops have issued dispensations from abstinence on March 17, allowing the faithful to enjoy the American Irish tradition of eating corned beef (or ham) and cabbage in good conscience.