Vatican News

Morning Catholic must-reads: 25/04/19

sri lankan cardinal malcom ranjith has said he would have cancelled easter masses if bomb warnings had been passed to him. outspoken bishop ...
Luke Coppen

When it comes to curial reform, one dicastery must always reign supreme

a senior papal adviser let slip that the reform of the vatican bureaucracy with which his electors tasked pope francis at the start of his p...
Christopher R. Altieri

Morning Catholic must-reads: 24/04/19

the vatican’s new constitution will reportedly create a new “super dicastery” for evangelisation . the us church has welcomed more than 37,0...
Luke Coppen

Pope Francis: The resurrection is the most shocking event in human history

pope francis said monday that the resurrection of christ is the most shocking event in human history. “what was humanly unthinkable happened...
Catholic News Agency

Sri Lanka Easter attacks draw international condemnation

religious and civil leaders have responded with condolences, prayer, and calls for justice after several explosions at churches and hotels i...
Catholic News Agency

Pope Francis at Easter Vigil: Ask Christ to roll back the stone blocking your heart

in his easter vigil homily, pope francis said that the risen christ desires to “roll back the stone” that blocks the entrance to one’s heart...
Courtney Grogan/CNA

At Colosseum Stations of the Cross, Pope Francis prays for abused minors

pope francis’ prayer at good friday’s stations of the cross at the colosseum included a plea for abused youth and for the church, whom he sa...
Courtney Grogan/CNA

Good Friday at the Vatican: Christ is among the pariahs

at the vatican’s good friday service, the papal preacher connected christ’s passion with all in history who have suffered the degradation of...
Courtney Grogan/CNA

Pontius Pilate couldn't wash the guilt from his own hands. None of us can

millions breathed a collective sigh of relief to learn that the relic of the crown of thorns was saved from notre dame de paris. where did i...
C C Pecknold

Pope Francis urges inmates to be at service to one another

pope francis celebrated the mass of the lord’s supper at a prison in the suburbs of rome thursday, urging the inmates to reflect on how they...
Hannah Brockhaus/CNA