VATICAN CITY (CNA/EWTN News)—In his general audience Wednesday, Pope Francis said abortion “suppresses innocent and helpless life in its blossoming.” “Is it right to take a human life to solve … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA/EWTN News)—Young Catholics, particularly clerics, need better formation on sexuality, affectivity, and the body, Cardinal Gérald Lacroix told reporters Tuesday, speaking about the 2018 Synod of Bishops. “We … Continued
SEOUL, South Korea (CNA/EWTN News)—North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has invited Pope Francis to meet in Pyongyang, a South Korean spokesman said Tuesday. Pope Francis is already set to … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—Archbishop Charles Scicluna of Malta told reporters Monday that Catholics should “trust Pope Francis that there is going to be a solution” to the Church’s clerical sexual abuse … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA/EWTN News)—Pope Francis Wednesday told those bishops and auditors who will be giving short speeches – called “interventions” – at the youth synod, they should feel free to … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA/EWTN News)—Pope Francis began the synod on young people Oct. 3 with a homily calling for the Holy Spirit to renew hope and dynamism in the Church. Hope … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—Pope Francis has asked all Catholics to pray the Rosary daily during the month of October, asking Mary and St. Michael the Archangel to intercede for the protection … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA/EWTN News)—When Oscar Romero, the Archbishop of San Salvador assassinated in 1980 while saying Mass, is canonized Oct. 14, he will have plenty of blessed company, including a … Continued
POZNAN, POLAND (CNA)—Increasing the role of women in screening and training priests is among the steps that should be taken to prevent future sex abuse, said Cardinal Marc Ouellet, prefect … Continued
BEIJING (CNA)—A newspaper tied to the Chinese Communist Party reported Tuesday that a delegation of Vatican officials will head to China “in late September” for a final round of talks … Continued