Scholars say charges that Pope Pius XII covered-up the Vatican’s knowledge of the Holocaust are based on exaggerated claims and do not represent the truth. Father Hubert Wolf, a professor … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—Pope Francis prayed Saturday for mayors, governors, presidents, and legislators at a time when many government leaders are making decisions about whether to ease or extend coronavirus restrictions. … Continued
MADRID (CNA)—While most of the students at the San Fulgencia Seminary in Cartagena, Spain, returned home when the country declared a state of emergency over the coronavirus pandemic, one seminarian … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—Pope Francis has postponed this year’s Peter’s Pence collection until the fall as the Vatican confronts the economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. The collection, which traditionally takes … Continued
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 … Continued
Several Catholic dioceses in the U.S. are preparing to resume public celebration of Mass, subject to the requirements of public health orders and social distancing. The Montana dioceses of Great … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet, prefect of the Vatican’s Congregation for Bishops, said Friday that the Church needs more women involved directly in priestly formation in seminaries. “I believe … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin met with members of the Roman curia on Wednesday to discuss the gradual reopening of Holy See offices as Italy prepares … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—The Vatican has released a free online prayer book to help Catholics seeking divine assistance amid the coronavirus crisis. The 192-page book is available for download on the … Continued
ROME (CNA)—Living under coronavirus-caused quarantines and stay-at-home orders, many Catholics may find themselves unable to practise the faith in the ways to which they are accustomed. When you can’t attend … Continued