Pope asks Catholics to study Vatican II before Holy Year 2025
Before celebrating the Holy Year 2025, Pope Francis is asking Catholics around the world to dedicate time in 2023 to studying the documents of the Second Vatican Council.
The synod: a transformative process
Recently, the synod coordinator for a U.S. diocese told me: "With our diocesan synodal team, we have organized listening sessions in all our parishes according to the methodology described in the 'vademecum.' We also did it in many other places, like Catholic schools, shelters for migrants and refugees, groups of single mothers, etc. It is really transforming the people and the diocese. Now we feel that we have to continue this process and focus on discernment."
Supreme Court sides with coach in public school prayer case
In a 6-3 vote June 27, the Supreme Court ruled that a former high school football coach had the right to pray on the football field after games because his prayers were private speech and did not represent the public school's endorsement of religion.
Here are excerpts from U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs ruling reversing Roe
Below are some excerpts from the Supreme Court's June 24 ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, a challenge to a Mississippi law banning abortion after 15 weeks.
Lori: Roe’s reversal is call to ‘redouble’ efforts to help moms and babies
The U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade is "tremendously important" for the nation and the cause of life, but it's not "a day simply for celebration," said the chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities.
Preach the Gospel, obey the church, pope tells Neocatechumenal Way
Evangelization efforts must be characterized by zeal to preach the Gospel and obedience to Christ and his church, Pope Francis told members of the Neocatechumenal Way.
Indigenous hope papal apology in Canada will push justice, healing in U.S.
A papal apology on Indigenous land in Canada is not irrelevant south of the border.
In face of rejection and injustice, do good, pope says
True disciples of Jesus always choose to do good, even when they are rejected, and never resort to anger or threatening divine punishment on others, Pope Francis said.
Vatican publishes slightly updated guidelines for handling abuse cases
Two years after posting online a step-by-step guide for how bishops, religious superiors and canon lawyers are supposed to handle accusations of alleged abuse by clerics and labeling it "Version 1.0," the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has published an update.
Look to the future, not to the past, pope tells families
Christian families are called to embark on a journey of love and service that will lead them to joy and hope for the future, Pope Francis said.
