Tag: Catholic Church
Philippine Catholic bishops, priests warned against lording it over laity
"A Church that practically reduces the priesthood to the ordained ministerial priesthood will never grow into a missionary Church”
Community of disciples in mission
A Church that practically reduces the priesthood to the ordained ministerial priesthood will never grow into a missionary Church
Pope Francis announces appointment of women to committee selecting new bishops
Pope Francis said he was “open to giving [women] an opportunity" and wanted to open things “up a bit”
Pope Francis: Care for the vulnerable
"We must not retreat into our ecclesial circles and remain pinned to some of our fruitless debates”
Vatican bank reports US$19 million profit in 2021
In its annual report, the IOR emphasized its dedication to managing clients’ financial assets according to Catholic values and principles
Why this August’s extraordinary consistory of cardinals is significant
The last time that Pope Francis summoned the cardinals to an extraordinary consistory was on Feb. 12-13, 2015
Pope Francis: Guarding ‘dead traditions’ is dangerous for the Church’s life
Pope Francis underlined that “the true Catholic Christian and human tradition … grows, progresses”
What message is Pope Francis sending with his choice of new...
There is a widespread perception in Rome that this year's consistory will be Pope Francis’ last and therefore he wants to set things straight
Philippine Church vows to help refugees accepted by government
President Rodrigo Duterte has issued an executive order institutionalizing access to protection services for refugees and asylum seekers
How does the new Vatican constitution affect the Secretariat of State?
The Curia’s oldest dicastery will remain central when the constitution comes into full force on June 5, the feast of Pentecost