Month: May 2020

In message for Mission Day, Pope invites Catholics to be 'ever more open to the need of our brothers and sisters for dignity and freedom'

In message for Mission Day, Pope invites Catholics to be 'ever more open to the need of our brothers and sisters for dignity and freedom'

In message for Mission Day, Pope invites Catholics to be “ever more open to the need of our brothers and sisters for dignity and freedom”

Pope implores on COVID-19 - 'All this suffering will be of no use if we don't build a more just and fair society together'

Pope implores on COVID-19 - 'All this suffering will be of no use if we don't build a more just and fair society together'

Pope implores on COVID-19: “All this suffering will be of no use if we don’t build a more just and fair society together”

German theologian urges - 'The vocation of women to the priesthood must be recognised'

German theologian urges - 'The vocation of women to the priesthood must be recognised'

German theologian urges: “The vocation of women to the priesthood must be recognised”

Francis rallies Church to 'courageous resistance' to post-coronavirus 'fatalism'

Francis rallies Church to 'courageous resistance' to post-coronavirus 'fatalism'

Francis rallies Church to “courageous resistance” to post-coronavirus “fatalism”

Vatican anti-abuse expert decries 'virus' of violence against vulnerable during COVID-19 lockdowns

Vatican anti-abuse expert decries 'virus' of violence against vulnerable during COVID-19 lockdowns

Vatican anti-abuse expert decries “virus” of violence against vulnerable during COVID-19 lockdowns

COVID-19 recovery - Social Justice Ireland calls on EU not to repeat 'profound mistake' of post-GFC austerity, bank bailouts

COVID-19 recovery - Social Justice Ireland calls on EU not to repeat 'profound mistake' of post-GFC austerity, bank bailouts

COVID-19 recovery: Social Justice Ireland calls on EU not to repeat “profound mistake” of post-GFC austerity, bank bailouts

Caritas, Christian Workers warn 'this is the hour of truth' for EU

Caritas, Christian Workers warn 'this is the hour of truth' for EU

EU Bishops warn bloc on pandemic recovery: “Justice must not be just a slogan”

Pax Christi urges world to respond to COVID-19 with 'two hands of nonviolence'

Pax Christi urges world to respond to COVID-19 with 'two hands of nonviolence'

“‘No’ to weapons, ‘yes’ to human dignity”: Pax Christi urges world to respond to COVID-19 with “two hands of nonviolence”

EU Bishops, Vatican official agree with politicians, economist on need for 'inclusive and sustainable' recovery after COVID-19

EU Bishops, Vatican official agree with politicians, economist on need for 'inclusive and sustainable' recovery after COVID-19

EU Bishops hold dialogue on need for “inclusive and sustainable” recovery after COVID-19

Archbishop of Dublin issues warning after church reopens for Mass despite coronavirus restrictions

Archbishop of Dublin issues warning after church reopens for Mass despite coronavirus restrictions

“Unacceptable”: Archbishop of Dublin issues warning after church reopens for Mass despite coronavirus restrictions

Scholar warns of dangers of 'nonsensical' literalist interpretation of the Bible

Scholar warns of dangers of 'nonsensical' literalist interpretation of the Bible

Scholar warns of dangers of “nonsensical” literalist interpretation of the Bible

Theologian proposes Church overhaul idea of Sunday Mass 'obligation'

Theologian proposes Church overhaul idea of Sunday Mass 'obligation'

Theologian proposes Church overhaul idea of Sunday Mass “obligation”

Sweden's Catholic, Lutheran Churches organise first ecumenical retreat 'to respond to this time of crisis with depth'

Sweden's Catholic, Lutheran Churches organise first ecumenical retreat 'to respond to this time of crisis with depth'

Sweden’s Catholic, Lutheran Churches organise first ecumenical retreat “to respond to this time of crisis with depth”

Russian Orthodox hierarchs join ranks of COVID-19 conspiracy theorists, warn of possible coming of Antichrist

Russian Orthodox hierarchs join ranks of COVID-19 conspiracy theorists, warn of possible coming of Antichrist

Russian Orthodox hierarchs join ranks of COVID-19 conspiracy theorists, warn of possible coming of Antichrist

German Bishops' head wants world synod on ordination of women, blessings for gay couples

German Bishops' head wants world synod on ordination of women, blessings for gay couples

German Bishops’ head wants world synod on ordination of women, blessings for gay couples

Vatican complains of 'de facto discriminatory treatment' against Christians during COVID-19

Vatican complains of 'de facto discriminatory treatment' against Christians during COVID-19

Vatican complains of “de facto discriminatory treatment” of Christians during COVID-19

Pope thanks Italian Jesuit Refugee Service for witness to 'human and Christian values that form the foundation of European civilisation'

Pope thanks Italian Jesuit Refugee Service for witness to 'human and Christian values that form the foundation of European civilisation'

Pope thanks Italian Jesuit Refugee Service for witness to “human and Christian values that form the foundation of European civilisation”

Bannon populists win back Italian monastery only to now face criminal prosecution

Bannon populists win back Italian monastery only to now face criminal prosecution

Bannon populists win back Italian monastery only to now face criminal prosecution

EU Bishops criticise 'self-centric' actions of member states during COVID-19, urge adoption of new rescue fund

EU Bishops criticise 'self-centric' actions of member states during COVID-19, urge adoption of new rescue fund

EU Bishops criticise “self-centric” actions of member states during COVID-19, urge adoption of new rescue fund

'The Spirit is calling us to something new' - Join the Catholic Women’s Council in a virtual liturgy on Pentecost Sunday

'The Spirit is calling us to something new' - Join the Catholic Women’s Council in a virtual liturgy on Pentecost Sunday

“The Spirit is calling us to something new”: Catholic Women’s Council organises virtual liturgy for Pentecost

15 quotes from soon-to-be saint Charles de Foucauld, the 'Universal Brother'

15 quotes from soon-to-be saint Charles de Foucauld, the 'Universal Brother'

15 quotes from soon-to-be saint Charles de Foucauld, the “Universal Brother”

Female candidate for Archbishop of Lyon deplores - 'The situation of women in the Church is scandalous'

Female candidate for Archbishop of Lyon deplores - 'The situation of women in the Church is scandalous'

Female candidate for Archbishop of Lyon deplores: “The situation of women in the Church is scandalous”

Vatican exiles Italian ecumenical pioneer Enzo Bianchi from Bose monastery he founded

Vatican exiles Italian ecumenical pioneer Enzo Bianchi from Bose monastery he founded

Vatican exiles Italian ecumenical pioneer Enzo Bianchi from Bose monastery he founded

Cardinal Tagle urges Catholics 'to get out of ourselves', do away with Church 'narcissism and self-sufficiency'

Cardinal Tagle urges Catholics 'to get out of ourselves', do away with Church 'narcissism and self-sufficiency'

Cardinal Tagle urges Catholics “to get out of ourselves”, do away with Church “narcissism and self-sufficiency”

Member of new female deacons commission - 'Most Catholics, starting with the Pope, favour a recognition of the role of women' in Church

Member of new female deacons commission - 'Most Catholics, starting with the Pope, favour a recognition of the role of women' in Church

Member of new female deacons commission says Pope favours “recognition” of role of women in Church

Francis, in General Audience - 'Prayer cultivates flowerbeds of rebirth in places where human hatred was only capable of sowing a desert'

Francis, in General Audience - 'Prayer cultivates flowerbeds of rebirth in places where human hatred was only capable of sowing a desert'

“War everywhere”: In General Audience, Francis warns of human “delirium of omnipotence”

Despite priests' concerns, Irish Bishops eager 'to move beyond the virtual', return to public Masses post-COVID-19

Despite priests' concerns, Irish Bishops eager 'to move beyond the virtual', return to public Masses post-COVID-19

Despite priests’ concerns, Irish Bishops eager “to move beyond the virtual”, return to public Masses post-COVID-19

85-year-old Spanish priest gives definitive answer as to why COVID-19 is not God's punishment - 'God is pure love, absolute solidarity'

85-year-old Spanish priest gives definitive answer as to why COVID-19 is not God's punishment - 'God is pure love, absolute solidarity'

85-year-old Spanish priest gives definitive answer as to why COVID-19 is not God’s punishment: “God is pure love, absolute solidarity”

Pope denounces - 'Today, motherhood is demeaned, because the only growth which interests us is economic growth'

Pope denounces - 'Today, motherhood is demeaned, because the only growth which interests us is economic growth'

Pope denounces: “Today, motherhood is demeaned, because the only growth which interests us is economic growth”

Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church head says coronavirus recovery in Europe 'impossible' without more solidarity

Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church head says coronavirus recovery in Europe 'impossible' without more solidarity

Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church head says coronavirus recovery in Europe “impossible” without more solidarity