Pope Francis urges Catholics to unite through praying the rosary in May
Pope Francis sent a letter Saturday encouraging
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Antique diocese wants Chinese mining ships out of Semirara amid pandemic
Catholic authorities in Antique urged the government to stop coal mining and shipment operations on Semirara Island as the province grapple with coronavirus cases.
Involve more women in seminary formation, urges Vatican cardinal
Cardinal Marc Ouellet, prefect of the Vatican’s Congregation for Bishops, said Friday that the Church needs more women involved directly in priestly formation in seminaries.
Pope prays that pastors will have courage to be close to their people
VATICAN— Pope Francis prayed that God would give pastors the courage to be close to their people as he celebrated Mass Friday.
Where do our Sunday collections and offerings go?
If we can spend so much for the invitation cards, photo op and floral arrangements, a little magnanimity to the parish is the least that one can do on the occasion of one’s wedding that ordinarily happens only once in a lifetime. How beautiful it will be when dioceses and parishes can already survive on the voluntary support of the faithful who are conscientious enough of their obligation to support the needs of the Church so that they no longer require offerings during the celebration of the sacraments! The next time we put something on the collection box or give some donation to the Church, we consider our membership and belonging to a bigger family of God, convinced that our offerings serve the mission of the Church, especially in helping our brothers and sisters who are most affected by this current crisis including those who do not share our faith.
Leyte priest offers ‘door-to-door’ confession, communion amid lockdown
The hunger for the sacraments has
Pope Francis donates ventilators in honor of St. George’s feast day
Pope Francis marked the feast of his namesake on Thursday with a gift of ventilators and other medical equipment to countries with medical systems overwhelmed by the coronavirus outbreak.
International Eucharistic Congress in Budapest postponed to 2021
The Vatican announced Thursday that due to the health situation caused by the
Vatican City prepares to ease coronavirus restrictions in May
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin met with members of the Roman curia on Wednesday to discuss the gradual reopening of Holy See offices as Italy prepares to end its national lockdo…
Vatican releases free online prayer book amid pandemic
The Vatican has released a free online prayer book to help Catholics seeking divine assistance amid the coronavirus crisis.
