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.
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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?”
Can Pope Bring Irish Church to Life?
An Irish bishop said he hopes Pope Francis’ August visit can help bring healing after a divisive referendum that will pave the way for abortion on demand up to 12 weeks’ gestation.
After Pro-Abortion Vote, Irish Prelates Embrace Vision Supporting Life
Two of Ireland’s leading prelates are encouraging the country’s Catholics to embrace a vision of supporting life that aligns with what Pope Francis has dubbed as “missionary discipleship.”
Abuse Victim Says Pope Told Him God Loves Him
An abuse survivor, who had been disparaged for being a homosexual, said that Pope Francis told him that God made him that way and loved him for who he was.
Cardinal Dolan Says Pope Was ‘Conservative, Orthodox’ With Abuse Survivor
Pope Francis’ reported comment to a Chilean sexual abuse survivor, “That you are gay doesn’t matter,” has made major headlines in recent days – and on Tuesday, Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York affirmed the comments, saying “Jesus would have said that.”
World’s Top High Jumper Has Low-Profile Meeting with Pope
Despite holding the world record in the high jump, Javier Sotomayor kept his feet on the ground and didn’t try to clear the waist-high wooden barricade between him and Pope Francis.
Pope Warns Of a Selfie Culture
While taking selfies can be an occasion to capture treasured memories, it can also be a sign that young men and women are deprived of meaningful human interaction with others, Pope Francis said.
Pope: Pray Daily Rosary for Peace in May
Pope Francis visited Rome’s popular Shrine of Our Lady of Divine Love to pray the rosary for peace, especially in Syria.
Pope: Name Helps Create Identity
Naming a child is an important task for parents, because it gives children a sense of identity and belonging to their family and to God, Pope Francis said.