The Vatican has published letters sent to Jewish leaders emphasizing that the pope did not devalue the Torah and has deep respect for foundations of Judaism.
Vatican publishes letters to rabbis emphasizing pope’s respect for Judaism
Pope: Bishops must handle Communion debate as shepherds, not with censures
The debate about denying Communion to politicians who support abortion must be handled in a pastoral way, not by public condemnations that seek to “excommunicate” Catholics who are not in line with Church teaching, Pope Francis said.
Kenyan bishops bar politicians from addressing church congregations
In preparation for the elections next August, Kenyan bishops have banned politicians from speaking or campaigning in Catholic churches during Masses.
Religious leaders offer prayers before start of U.N. General Assembly
In the face of widespread evidence of humanity’s dark side, speakers a prayer service Sept. 13 — on the eve of the opening of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly — identified unmistakable signs of hope.
Pope reminds Roma community, young people that church is their home
Pope Francis made sure that while the world often disregards the young and the marginalized, in the Catholic Church, “no one ought ever to feel out of place or set aside.”
Montreal archbishop’s ombudswoman issues first report on abuse complaints
An outside firm, Quintet, has received the complaints that been recommended for investigation by the ombudswoman and are responsible for conducting these investigations.
New Swiss Guard barracks will allow room for families, maybe female guards
The housing obstacles of women in the guard are now set to change in the coming years after a massive rebuilding project breaks ground with a projected completion by 2026 — the 520th anniversary of the founding of the Swiss Guard.
Founder of Peru’s Shining Path insurgency, which targeted church, dies
Shining Path was brutal, razing entire villages as part Guzmán’s messianic vision and the cult-like following he demanded.