Washington D.C., May 15, 2013 / 12:11 am (CNA).- Cardinal Justin F. Rigali, archbishop emeritus of Philadelphia, said that the five Popes involved in the Second Vatican Council shared a common vision of protecting and spreading the Catholic faith. Popes John XXIII and Paul VI “emphasized the need for prayer, need for understanding” as they [...]
Cardinal Peter Turkson, the president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, told Vatican Radio that the council’s controversial 2011 document, “Towards Reforming the …
On May 12, the Church will commemorate the 47th World Communications Day. As has been customary since 1986, the papal message for the day (“Social Networks: portals of truth and faith; new …
The Vatican has released the schedule for a July trip by Pope Francis to Rio de Janeiro to participate in World Youth Day (WYD) observances. Contrary to the expectations of many …
Organizers of the World Youth Day (WYD) have arranged for relics of Blessed John Paul II to be on display during the celebration in Rio de Janeiro in July. A vial of blood from the late …