Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service
Priests may celebrate four Masses on Christmas, feast days, Vatican says
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican decreed that priests can celebrate as many as four Masses on several important feast days, including Christmas, to accommodate...
Nativity scene is reminder of hope amid suffering, Pope Francis says...
VATICAN CITY -- The image of baby Jesus nestled in the manger is a much-needed reminder during the pandemic that God gives the world...
When in need, don’t be ashamed to pray, ‘the cry of...
VATICAN CITY -- Praying to God in times of joy and sorrow is a natural, human thing to do because it connects men and...
Date of World Youth Day changed to suit diocese’s needs, Vatican...
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ decision to move the local celebrations of World Youth Day from Palm Sunday to the feast of Christ the...
Pope Francis meets with delegation from NBA players’ union to discuss...
VATICAN CITY -- A delegation representing the National Basketball Players Association, a union representing professional athletes from the NBA, met with Pope Francis and...
Pope Francis to young people: dream ‘about real glory and not...
VATICAN CITY -- Young people today should not waste their lives dreaming of obtaining trivial things that provide only a fleeting moment of joy...
Cardinal Angelo Becciu sues Italian media outlet, claiming story alleging financial...
VATICAN CITY -- Cardinal Angelo Becciu, who was forced to resign due to allegations of financial malfeasance, filed a lawsuit against an Italian magazine,...
The Passionist Fathers prepare to mark 300th anniversary with jubilee celebration
ROME -- The Passionist Fathers will commemorate the 300th anniversary of their founding with a jubilee celebration centered on renewing the commitment to proclaiming...
Pope Francis reaffirms church’s ‘commitment to eradicate this evil’ outlined in...
VATICAN CITY -- After the Vatican released its extensive report on Theodore E. McCarrick, Pope Francis renewed the Catholic Church's pledge to uproot the...
Pope Francis meets with Father Pierluigi Maccalli, mission priest who was...
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis met with Father Pierluigi Maccalli, a member of the Society of African Missions, who was freed more than two...