In changes to the Code of Canon Law regarding translations of the Mass and other liturgical texts, Pope Francis highlighted respect for the responsibility of national and regional bishops’ conferences.
Pope amends church law on Mass translations, highlights bishops’ role
Beer, brats and … Luther
Christ Church Newman Center will host a four-part series on Luther and the Reformation which will visit documents of the Second Vatican Council and the religious genius of Martin Luther.
At 50, ‘Populorum Progressio’ takes on new life through Pope Francis
Released March 26, 1967 — perhaps purposefully on Easter — Blessed Paul’s encyclical, “Populorum Progressio” (“The Progress of Peoples”,) rooted the Catholic Church in solidarity with the world’s poorest nations. He called for the elimination of economic disparity and reminded people to recognize the common threads that unite humanity in a world with finite resources.
St. John XXIII’s aide, oldest member College of Cardinals, dies at 100
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The former secretary to a saint and the oldest member of the College of Cardinals died May 26 at the age of […]