“Dignitas Infinita” (“Infinite Dignity”) recounts the biblical and magisterial basis for the Catholic Church’s understanding of human dignity as inherent, since it ultimately flows from the human person’s creation “in the image and likeness of God” and redemption in Christ.
US Catholic pastoral leaders welcome Vatican document on human dignity
‘Fraternity, tears, smiles’: Pope shares hopes for the future
In interviews focused on the 10th anniversary of his election, Pope Francis insisted it is not his task to make an accounting of what he has or has not accomplished since March 13, 2013, but he had three words for what he hopes for the future.
Bishops in Belgium authorize prayer for committed gay couples
While the Flemish-speaking bishops of Belgium have authorized the prayer, the Vatican said last year that the Church “does not have, and cannot have, the power to bless” same-sex unions.