Beatification process of Luisa Piccarreta suspended
3 days ago · Author of numerous mystical writings, Luisa Piccarreta (1865-1947) felt called to spread the message of the "divine will" but whose writings, as early as 1938, raised doctrinal problems
Understanding the role of the conclave and the papal election …
2 days ago · It took just over 24 hours and five ballots for the cardinals to agree on a new pope. Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, then Archbishop of Buenos Aires, was elected on March 13, 2013.
Christians, other religious minorities under attack in Bangladesh
5 days ago · Religious minorities in Bangladesh have been under attack since the uprisings that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina August 5. These minorities in a country where 90% of the population is Muslim ...
What is an encyclical? - Catholic news – La Croix International
1 day ago · The word "encyclical" originates from the Greek word enkuklios, meaning "circular."According to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), an encyclical is a papal letter and "its audience ...
In Jerusalem, the "red heifer" worries religious and political leaders ...
2 days ago · Rumors of a potential sacrifice of a red cow, necessary for the construction of a third Jewish temple in Jerusalem, have stirred up the internet and religious leaders.
The ladder, a guide to spiritual elevation
2 days ago · At first glance, the ladder seems like a simple everyday object stored away in our closets or garden sheds, but it encapsulates a deeper pursuit. We use it when something appears beyond our reach ...
Too holy to fail? Vatican finances and the globalization of …
Sep 27, 2024 · Once, September 20 was the occasion for popes to reminisce about the loss of the Papal States on that day in 1870. One century later, St. Paul VI put that issue to rest and made clear that the ...
Who are the 21 new cardinals chosen by Pope Francis?
4 days ago · During his Sunday Angelus address October 6, Pope Francis announced the creation of 21 new cardinals. The balance of power within the College of Cardinals has not been drastically altered, but the ...
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All the latest news about the Catholic Church, the Pope and the Vatican, information about other religions, the environment and migrants. A Christian perspective, analysis and decoding of ...
Synod: Why French Catholics' interest has waned
Oct 10, 2024 · As the second Plenary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on synodality opened in Rome October 2, some French Catholics have told La Croix that they have distanced themselves from the process. Others ...