Nearly 500 British priests have signed a statement in support of the papal encyclical that forbade married couples from using contraception.
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Sports on Sundays OK, But Don’t Skip Mass, Says Vatican
A new Vatican document cautions against the dangers of highly competitive children’s sports, political and economic pressures on athletes to win “at all costs” and the unsportsmanlike or violent behavior of fans.
New Spanish Cardinal Vows To Promote Religious Life
Spain’s newest cardinal has said his appointment confirms the pope’s determination to keep religious orders center stage in the Church’s life and mission.
Nuncio to Korea Hopes For ‘A New Era of Peace’
Talks between the leaders of the U.S. and North Korea are “truly historic” and bring hope for the start of a new era of peace, said Pope Francis’ ambassador to Korea.
Fr. Martin Will Speak at World Families’ Meeting
The issue of LGBT families has dogged the ninth World Meeting of Families since it was revealed that an image of a gay couple was edited for a preparatory booklet, and Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David G. O’Connell’s comments on gay families were deleted from a video.
Chilean Bishops’ Resignations Are Accepted
After an in-depth Vatican-led investigation into clerical sexual abuse and cover-ups, Pope Francis accepted the resignation of 61-year-old Bishop Juan Barros of Osorno, Chile, and two other Chilean bishops June 11.
Pope Names First Layman to Head Pontifical University
Pope Francis has appointed the first layperson to head Rome’s Pontifical Lateran University.
German Bishops Asked to Set Aside Eucharistic Sharing Plans
Pope Francis has asked the Catholic bishops’ conference of Germany not to publish nationwide guidelines for allowing Protestants married to Catholics to receive Communion at Mass, but to continue having diocesan bishops judge specific situations.
Pope Prays for Guatemalan Volcano Victims
Pope Francis sent condolences to Guatemala after a horrific volcanic eruption left more than 60 people dead.
Like His Boss, Paris Archbishop Believes In People Over Systems
When Archbishop Michael Aupetit was announced as the new Archbishop of Paris last December, the widespread reaction among many Catholic commentators was, “Who?”