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Vatican May Add "spiritual abuse" to Crimes in Church Law
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) is forming a working group with the Dicastery for Legislative Texts with “the task of analyzing this possibility and presenting concrete proposals” on the matter,
Vatican to Publish Document on "moral questions" Regarding Human Dignity, Gender, Surrogacy
The Holy See Press Office announced Tuesday that the new document, titled Dignitas Infinita (“Infinite Dignity”) (On Human Dignity), will debut April 8.
Argentine Archbishop Criticizes Cardinals Who Back Fiducia Supplicans
Archbishop Emeritus Héctor Aguer of La Plata, Argentina, criticized two cardinals who expressed support for the Vatican declaration Fiducia Supplicans.
Recently Resurfaced Sexually Explicit Book by Doctrine of Faith Prefect Prompts Concerns
Some Catholics have raised concerns over both the tone and theology of a recently resurfaced sexually explicit book written by Cardinal Víctor Fernández.
Rediscovered Book by Faith Prefect Features Erotic Passages on "spirituality, sensuality"
A 1998 book by Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández featuring provocative, sexually-charged themes has resurfaced, likely adding further scrutiny to the already embattled prefect of the Vatican’s doctrine office.
Vatican Responds to Widespread Backlash on Same-sex Blessing Directive
The Vatican’s doctrine office issued a response on Thursday to “clarify the reception of Fiducia Supplicans” amid widespread international backlash to the Vatican’s recent declaration on same-sex blessings.
TIMELINE: What Has the Catholic Church Said about Same-sex "blessings"?
Here’s a timeline of how the controversy over same-sex blessings has unfolded.
Vatican Doctrine Office Encourages Single Mothers to Receive Communion after Confession
The Vatican’s doctrine office published a letter on Thursday confirming that single mothers can receive Communion after going to confession.
TIMELINE: What has the Catholic Church said about Same-sex "blessings"?
Here’s a timeline of how the controversy over same-sex blessings has unfolded.
Here’s the full text of the Vatican’s response to dubia on divorced and remarried Catholics
Czech Cardinal Dominik Duka had submitted to the Vatican a request for pastoral guidance.
Vatican Releases Pope Francis’ Responses to Pre-synod Dubia, Criticizes Cardinals
The pope’s responses, originally issued July 11, responded to requests for doctrinal clarification on the development of doctrine, same-sex unions, and more.
"Not much new" Will Come out of this Year’s Synod, Vatican’s Doctrine Chief Predicts
Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández predicts that “those who expect big changes” to come out of this month’s Synod of Bishops will be “disappointed.”
Doctrine of Faith Prefect Appointee Welcomes Debate, Warns Bishops about “schism” Risks
Cardinal-elect Víctor Manuel Fernández, who is poised to take up his position as the head of the Vatican’s chief doctrinal office in the coming days, has signaled an openness to theological debates, saying they help deepen the Church’s understanding of the Gospel.
Pope Francis Thanks Spanish Jesuit Cardinal for Service at Dicastery for Doctrine of Faith
Pope Francis met with Cardinal Luis Ladaria on Tuesday morning to thank him for his six years as head of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.
"I will do it my way": Newly Appointed Head of Doctrine of Faith Dicastery
When asked about the controversy surrounding his recent appointment as the Vatican’s doctrinal chief, Archbishop Víctor Manuel Fernández responded: “I will do it ‘my way.’”
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.
