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New Norms on Alleged Marian Apparitions, Other Religious Phenomena Give Vatican Greater Say
The Vatican’s doctrinal office is centralizing its authority over the investigation of alleged Marian apparitions and other religious phenomena under new norms.
Vatican’s New Apparitions Guidelines Stress "caution" in Discernment Process: Official
“The Church has stated that the faithful are never forced to believe in this phenomenon. They are never obliged. There’s no obligation,” Fernández said.
Love, Charity “culmination” of Theological Virtues: Pope Francis at Wednesday General Audience
Pointing to the Sermon on the Mount and repeating twice “love your enemy,” the pope noted that this teaching “embraces what is not lovable; it offers forgiveness.”
Do Not Abandon Grandparents and Elderly; Remain Close to Them: Pope Francis
The Vatican released the message ahead of the fourth World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, which takes place on July 28 this year.
What Has the Vatican Already Said about Discerning Marian Apparitions?
Officials from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith discussed problems that could come up in examining apparitions in November 1974.
Vatican Hosts Discussions on Climate Change, Offers Resources as Ocean Temperatures Hit Record High
The Laudato Si’ Action Platform provides resources for the Church to achieve real and lasting solutions to environmental problems.
How to Obtain a Plenary Indulgence During the Catholic Church's 2025 Jubilee Year
The decree provides Catholics with the opportunity to gain indulgences by making pilgrimages, prayerfully visiting churches, or practicing works of mercy.
"Let us also pray for mothers who have gone to heaven": Pope Francis on Mother’s Day
On Mother’s Day, Pope Francis entrusted all mothers to the Blessed Virgin Mary, asking everyone to remember to also pray for all the mothers who have gone to heaven.
Vatican Opens Photographic Exhibition on Effects of Climate Change
A photographic exhibition titled “Changes” opened this week in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, showcasing the effects of climate change and the creative work of God.
In Papal Bull Titled “Hope Does Not Disappoint”, Pope Francis Announces How, When Church’s 2025 Jubilee Will Begin
The papal bull declares that the Jubilee will officially begin with the opening of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica on Christmas Eve 2024.
Full Text of “Hope Does Not Disappoint”, Papal Bull for Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee
The pope presided over a formal reading of the Jubilee’s Papal Bull of Indiction in the atrium of St. Peter’s Basilica on Thursday, May 9, 2024, the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord.
Pope Francis: Hope "is a gift that comes directly from God"
“Christians have hope not through their own merit. If they believe in the future, it is because Christ died and rose again and gave us his Spirit,” the pope said.
Vatican Prepares for Summer Olympics with Conference on Faith and Sports
The three-day international conference on sport and spirituality is titled “Putting Our Lives on the Line.”
Vatican to Publish New Document on Discerning Marian Apparitions, Other Supernatural Events Next Week
The Holy See Press Office announced that Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández will unveil new norms for discernment regarding “apparitions and other supernatural phenomena.”
"Always generous and diligent”: Pope Francis Welcomes Vatican’s New Swiss Guard Recruits
Pope Francis received the Vatican’s Swiss Guard Corps on the occasion of the swearing-in of the new guards on May 6.
Armed Priest Arrested as He Tried to Enter the Vatican for Pope Francis’ Regina Caeli
According to the Italian news agency ANSA, the priest tried to pass through the metal detector carrying an air pistol, two knives, a cutter, and a screwdriver.
Pope Francis: Let Us Thank the Lord for Our Friends
The pope reflected on the gift of friendship during his Regina Caeli address on May 5.
The Church Could Not Go on Without You: Pope Francis to World’s Parish Priests
Pope Francis published a letter on Thursday addressed to all parish priests in the world with his advice for building a missionary Church.
We Need to "welcome God into our daily lives" and Pray for "real peace": Pope Francis
On Wednesday, Pope Francis addressed an international audience in the Paul VI Hall and reiterated the importance of faith in the Christian life.
Formation of Women, Men Religious and Seminarians is Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for the Month of May
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of May is for the formation of men and women religious and for seminarians.
