sacraments

Italian Church reform group criticises revival during coronavirus of 'problematic and ecumenically unfortunate' indulgences

Italian Church reform group criticises revival during coronavirus of 'problematic and ecumenically unfortunate' indulgences

Italian Church reform group criticises revival during coronavirus of theologically “problematic” indulgences

Papal advisor suggests Catholic obligation to attend Sunday Mass 'could fall' after coronavirus

Papal advisor suggests Sunday obligation, confession could be abolished after coronavirus

In Santa Marta Mass, Pope warns against coronavirus leading to virtual, 'viral' faith

In Santa Marta Mass, Pope warns against coronavirus leading to virtual, 'viral' faith

In Santa Marta Mass, Pope warns against coronavirus leading to virtual, “viral” faith – full text

Bishops throw open virtual doors to Europe's sanctuaries

COVID-19: Bishops throw open virtual doors to Europe’s sanctuaries with new online Mass streaming site

Theologian blasts 'quasi-magical' online COVID-19 Masses

Theologian blasts “quasi-magical” online COVID-19 Masses: “It seems that grace can’t leave churches”

Vatican presses cardinals to stump up for COVID-19 relief

Vatican presses cardinals to stump up for COVID-19 relief

Vatican presses cardinals to stump up for COVID-19 relief, urges more help for elderly in emergency

'Do-it-yourself' sacraments to beat coronavirus, clericalism

'Do-it-yourself' sacraments to beat coronavirus, clericalism

Theologians propose ‘do-it-yourself’ sacraments to beat coronavirus, clericalism

Coronavirus 'ghost Masses' no excuse for clericalism

Coronavirus 'ghost Masses' no excuse for clericalism

Coronavirus “ghost Masses” no excuse for clericalism

Vatican allows general absolution in coronavirus pandemic, grants indulgences to sick, families, healthcare workers

Vatican allows general absolution in coronavirus pandemic, grants indulgences to sick, families, healthcare workers

Vatican allows general absolution in coronavirus pandemic, grants indulgences to sick, families, healthcare workers

Is remote confession, absolution possible in coronavirus times - Pope, theologian respond

Is remote confession, absolution possible in coronavirus times - Pope, theologian respond

Is remote confession, absolution possible in coronavirus times? Pope, priest canon lawyer weigh in

Swiss bishop muzzled for 'irresponsible and dangerous' coronavirus 'superstition'

Swiss bishop muzzled for 'irresponsible and dangerous' coronavirus 'superstition'

“Horror clown”, “cynical” Swiss bishop muzzled for “irresponsible and dangerous” coronavirus “superstition”

Irish archbishop says utter irresponsibility not to maintain 'social distancing'; priest blasts Catholics insisting on receiving on tongue

Irish archbishop says utter irresponsibility not to maintain 'social distancing'; priest blasts Catholics insisting on receiving on tongue

Irish archbishop says “utter irresponsibility” not to maintain social distancing; priest blasts Catholics insisting on receiving on tongue

Italian Church group head questions coronavirus Mass suspensions

Italian Church group head questions coronavirus Mass suspensions

Italian Church group head questions coronavirus Mass suspensions: “Can the State decide on ceremonies in churches?”

Theologian - 'Can we say the Eucharist is a meal of welcome and then not share it with all the baptised'

Theologian - 'Can we say the Eucharist is a meal of welcome and then not share it with all the baptised'

Theologian: “Can we say the Eucharist is a meal of welcome and then not share it with all the baptised?”

French bishop deplores coronavirus fearmongering

French bishop deplores coronavirus fearmongering

French bishop deplores coronavirus fearmongering: “It seems we’ve all lost our minds!”

Italian Church group head criticises coronavirus Mass cancellations

Italian Church group head criticises coronavirus Mass cancellations

Risk prevention or capitulation to fear? Italian Church group head criticises coronavirus Mass cancellations

Vatican theological body warns against "automatism", elitism in reception of sacraments

Vatican theological body warns against "automatism", elitism in reception of sacraments

Vatican theological body questions validity of marriages of “baptised non-believers”

Coronavirus forces postponement of first 'ecumenical Mass' in Geneva cathedral in 500 years

Coronavirus forces postponement of first 'ecumenical Mass' in Geneva cathedral in 500 years

Coronavirus forces postponement of first ‘ecumenical Mass’ in Geneva cathedral in 500 years

Pope Francis at his morning Mass in Santa Marta February 4

Pope Francis at his morning Mass in Santa Marta February 4

Disoriented? Lost? In a difficult place? Francis has some advice for you

Pope Francis waves to onlookers

Pope Francis waves to onlookers

Pope warns: “The Gospel will not go forward with boring, bitter evangelisers”

A young woman receives the Sacrament of Confirmation (stock)

A young woman receives the Sacrament of Confirmation (stock)

Italian bishop bans all Confirmation sponsors for being too “sinful”

Saint-Pierre Cathedral, Geneva

Saint-Pierre Cathedral, Geneva

Protestants invited to take communion at first Catholic Mass in Geneva cathedral since Reformation

A priest in a confessional (stock)

A priest in a confessional (stock)

French bishop still defending sacramental seal despite pedophile ex-priest admitting he confessed abuse, begged for help

Pope Francis celebrates his morning Mass January 21

Francis denounces ecclesiastical careerists: “If we priests feel more important than others, we deny God’s gift”

Mass January 20 with the Pope in the Casa Santa Marta

Mass January 20 with the Pope in the Casa Santa Marta

Francis condemns “ideologies” built around Gospel: “Trust in God makes us free”

Baptism (stock)

Baptism (stock)

Plunge in Catholic baptisms in Switzerland as tradition takes on water

Pope Francis at Mass January 16

Pope Francis at Mass January 16

Francis: “Jesus didn’t come to preach the law and then leave. He came in compassion”

A Mass in Warsaw, Poland

A Mass in Warsaw, Poland

Polish Bishops say Mass attendance stable at just over one-in-three Catholics

Pope Francis January 12 during the Angelus prayer

Pope Francis January 12 during the Angelus prayer

Francis: “The good disciple is the humble one, the meek one, the one who does good without making a show”

A Host in a monstrance

A Host in a monstrance

German bishop kicks can down road on shared Communion with Protestants… but theologians still hopeful