Pope Francis blesses Neocatechumenal Way missionaries
Pope Francis on Monday met and ratified the assignments of families, priests, and seminarians of the Neocatechumenal Way preparing to become missionaries in foreign countries.
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After canceling trip, Pope Francis sending Cardinal Parolin to visit Africa
After reluctantly bowing out of his own scheduled trip to Africa in July, Pope Francis has decided to send the Vatican’s second-highest-ranking official in his place.
Next World Meeting of Families to be held in 2028
The next World Meeting of Families will be held in 2028, Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced on Saturday in St. Peter’s Square.
Pope Francis: Christ frees families from the slavery of selfishness
Christ, through his passion and death, has set us free from the slavery of self-
Should the Church require a year of marriage prep? Catholic formators weigh in
The Vatican last week released a document with recommendations for a year-long “marriage catechumenate” to prepare Catholic couples for the sacrament of matrimony.
Records of Jews who sought Vatican help during Holocaust to go public
Relatives of Holocaust survivors and victims can now look through the files of more than 2,700 Jews who sought help through Vatican channels to escape Nazi persecution before and during the Second World War.
Itinerary released for Pope Francis’ trip to Canada in late July
The Vatican has released the itinerary for Pope Francis’ visit to Canada, during which he will meet with representatives of indigenous peoples, and with indigenous Catholics.
First married couple to be beatified together featured at World Meeting of Families
Relics of the first married couple to be beatified together by the Catholic Church can be venerated inside St. Peter’s Basilica this week during the World Meeting of Families in Rome.
Catholic marriage is a gift, not a formality, Pope Francis says at World Meeting of Families 2022 opening
Pope Francis said Wednesday that Catholic marriage is a gift, not just a formality or rule.
Pope Francis: Candidates for the priesthood must be well scrutinized
Pope Francis spoke on Friday about the importance of scrutinizing candidates
Pope Francis says Catholic marriage preparation is a ‘duty of justice’ in text for dioceses
Adequate preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage is a matter of justice in the Catholic Church, Pope Francis said in a new Vatican document for priests and dioceses working with engaged couples.
Pope Francis: New public associations of faithful require written Vatican approval
Pope Francis on Wednesday decreed that diocesan bishops must receive