Seminary rector responds to Conclave movie why only men can be priests
Arriving on moviegoers’ screens October 25, the new movie “Conclave” bills itself as a star-studded mystery-thriller centered on the selection of a new pope for the Catholic Church.
Cardinal Czerny says legacy of Synod on Synodality will be a refreshed missionary Church
Jesuit Cardinal Michael Czerny, prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, hopes the legacy of the Synod on Synodality launched by Pope Francis will be the renewal of the Catholic Church as the people of God who walks together to “better carry out the mission that Christ entrusted us” in modern-day society.
Father Kike Figardo dedicates ministry to disabled in Cambodia
“Don’t go crazy. If you want to know me, I live with others. My face is that of people. If you look for me, look for me in people.”
Sacred Heart encyclical key to Pope Francis pontificate theologian says
A prominent Italian theologian and archbishop has called Pope Francis’ new encyclical on the Sacred Heart “the key to his entire pontificate” and “the inspiring motive of [his] whole ministry and magisterium.”
People of God should be involved in selecting bishops says Cardinal Prevost
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, on October 24 cited some of the “gifts” that candidates for bishops must have, a decision reserved to the Holy Father but whose selection process will increasingly involve the participation of the “people of God.”
Catholic bishops urge no vote on Florida marijuana initiative
Florida’s Catholic bishops are urging residents to vote no on a ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana in the Sunshine State as activists on both sides continue to funnel millions of dollars into the record-breaking campaign.
Cardinal Bo says bishops worldwide should implement diocesan synods worldwide
The head of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conference (FABC), Cardinal Charles Bo of the Archdiocese of Yangon, Myanmar, said diocesan synods are an effective means to “build a vision and mission” for local Churches.
Christian foundation decries widespread and systematic forceful conversion to Islam in Sudan
A U.K.-based human rights foundation condemned the forced conversion of Christians to Islam in Sudan following the arbitrary arrest of 12 Christian men by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) military intelligence unit.
Parish archbishop condemns firing of Catholic principal accused of violating secular law
The archbishop of Paris spoke out against the firing of a Catholic school administrator who was accused of violating French laws prohibiting religious expression in educational settings.
Colombian bishop issues call to seek out Catholics estranged from the Church
Going out to find and recover Catholics not living according to their baptism is one of the great challenges of pastoral work, along with the evangelization of those who do not know Christ, said the bishop of Cúcuta, Colombia, José Libardo Garcés.
