The new “observatory” or monitoring body was officially inaugurated at the academy in Rome April 15 and will study cases that have not yet received an official church pronouncement regarding their authenticity.
Papal academy launches study center to evaluate Marian apparitions
Papal nuncio urges U.S. bishops to stay true to Church’s mission
In his Nov. 15 address to the U.S. bishops at their annual fall assembly in Baltimore, the papal nuncio, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, emphasized the need to remain focused on the church’s missionary role of spreading the Gospel message.
After generations of upheaval, a Mideast Catholic family lands in Sweden
The Christian community in Norrköping encompasses Swedes and Arab immigrants, providing a richness to the congregations and the culture of the town.
World/Nation news in brief: Aug. 1, 2022
In focus: Court rules in favor of Indiana Catholic school, Judge dismisses student’s defamation suits, Billings fertility pioneers promoted as potential saints
U.S. bishops take on immigration, racism at fall assembly
At the start of their annual fall assembly in Baltimore Nov. 13, U.S. Catholic bishops faced some big issues — immigration and racism — straight on and zeroed in on how to raise the national level of discussion on these topics starting in the church pews.
Silver anniversary: Making the catechism shine in the 21st century
As the church marks the 25th anniversary of the publication of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, promoting it as a means of teaching the truth about faith remains a challenge and a priority.