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Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
Pope Francis Appoints His Longtime Personal Theologian Head of Doctrine of Faith Dicastery
Pope Francis has named Archbishop Víctor Manuel Fernández, his longtime personal theologian and ghostwriter, to lead the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.
Pope Francis’ Letter to Newly Appointed Head of Doctrine of Faith Dicastery: Full Text
The announcement on July 1 that Pope Francis has named Archbishop Víctor Manuel Fernández to lead the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith was accompanied by a letter the Holy Father addressed to the Argentine theologian.
Vatican Conference Examines History of 400-year-old Congregation of Propaganda Fide
The Congregation of Propaganda Fide — a Vatican department dedicated to the Church’s missionary activity — is celebrating its 400th anniversary. A three-day conference at the Vatican this week sought to examine the centuries-long history of this department, including its global impact today.
Pope Names Secretaries of Doctrinal, Disciplinary Sections of Vatican’s Doctrine of Faith
Under Pope Francis’ reform of the Roman Curia, the internal structure of the CDF has been reorganized into two sections.
Pope Francis Changes Structure of Vatican Doctrinal Office in Latest Roman Curia Reform
The restructuring is the latest step in Pope Francis' ongoing reform of the Roman Curia.
The Church is Firmly Committed to Justice for Abuse Victims: Pope Francis
His comments came a day after the publication of the Munich abuse report.
Pope Francis Updates Norms on Crimes Judged by Vatican’s Doctrinal Office
The norms address the delicts of schism, sacramental desecration, and abuse of minors
Palliative Not Enough, Catholics Must Share Christ’s Hope, Says Vatican
Palliative care for the dying is important, but medical interventions are not enough; Catholics have a responsibility to be with the suffering and to communicate the hope of Christ, a new Vatican document on euthanasia said Tuesday.
Vatican reaffirms euthanasia is ‘intrinsically evil act,’ calls Catholics to accompany the dying
In a new document released Tuesday, the Vatican’s doctrinal office reaffirmed the Church’s perennial teaching on the sinfulness of euthanasia and assisted suicide, and recalled the obligation of Catholics to accompany the sick and dying through prayer, physical presence, and the sacraments.
Baptisms Administered "in name of the community" are Invalid: Vatican
The Vatican’s doctrinal office issued Thursday a clarification on the sacrament of baptism, stating changes to the formula to emphasize community participation are not permitted.
Vatican Issues Manual for Bishops on Handling Reports of Sexual Abuse of Minors
The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith issued Thursday a manual to help bishops and dioceses follow Church procedure in respect to accusations of sexual abuse of a minor by a cleric.
Vatican Sends Extraordinary Form Mass Survey to World’s Bishops
The Vatican’s doctrinal congregation has asked the world’s bishops to report on how a landmark papal document acknowledging the right of all priests to say Mass using the Roman Missal of 1962 is being applied in their dioceses.
‘No logical connection’ Between Celibacy and Abuse, CDF Official Says
A senior official at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has defended clerical celibacy in the wake of the abuse crisis.
