Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service
Hysterectomy can be morally licit in limited situations, Vatican says
VATICAN CITY — The Catholic Church teaches that sterilization is morally unacceptable, but a hysterectomy could be morally acceptable if the uterus could not...
Robots and AI: Papal academy decodes newest pro-life challenges
VATICAN CITY — Even though today’s modern tools and technologies are hardly human, the Pontifical Academy for Life is zeroing in on the world...
Pope Francis says God’s Christmas wish isn’t buying-frenzy, feast, but gift...
VATICAN CITY -- Christmas will not be authentic if people get caught up in a frenzy of shopping, presents and meals, all while ignoring...
Vietnam, Vatican agree to upgrade diplomatic relations in near future
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Delegations from the Vatican and from Vietnam reported continued progress in their discussions, including agreeing on "upgrading" relations with a...
Scapegoating migrants in political speeches is unacceptable, pope says
VATICAN CITY — In today’s climate of mistrust, rejection and nationalism, the world urgently needs peacemakers and politicians who protect and lovingly serve others,...
Ignoring reality of abuse, resisting responsibility must end, says Jesuit
VATICAN CITY — Anyone who still believes the abuse crisis is an “American” or “Western” problem must become properly informed, face reality and realize...
Update: Illegal drug makers, dealers are traffickers of death, Pope Francis...
VATICAN CITY -- Everyone must help in the fight against drugs, particularly governments which are called to confront the "traffickers of death" who produce,...
Pope revamps Vatican City State structures, laws to boost oversight
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis approved a new set of laws concerning the structure and governance of Vatican City State in an effort to...
White Lamborghini: Get your ticket for a chance at different kind...
VATICAN CITY -- A custom-built 2018 Lamborghini Huracan coupe autographed by Pope Francis is back on the block, but, this time with an online...
Visitors are most important things about shrines, pope says
VATICAN CITY — People who visit Catholic shrines must find a place of warmth and welcome, as well as good priests who enjoy being...