Archive for October 2, 2023
Cardinals send ‘dubia’ to Pope Francis ahead of Synod on Synodality
The cardinals said they submitted five questions, called a “dubia,” on Aug. 21 requesting clarity on several topics. Read more
40 Days for Life in Spain: Abortion activists label pro-lifers ‘dangerous’
Pro-lifers in the country are praying near abortion clinics in about 20 cities as part of the 40 Days for... Read more
Answering the doubts: What are dubia?
The word “dubia” — plural for a “dubium” — literally means, from the Latin, “doubts.” But another way of translating... Read more
Argentine archdiocese issues statement on healing ministry Messi’s mom, brother attended
The activity drew national attention a few weeks ago when the mother and brother of soccer player Lionel Messi participated... Read more
Read Pope Francis’ response to the dubia presented to him by 5 cardinals
Five cardinals have sent a set of questions known as “dubia” to Pope Francis to express their concerns and seek... Read more
Vatican releases Pope Francis’ responses to pre-synod dubia, criticizes cardinals
The pope’s responses, originally issued July 11, responded to requests for doctrinal clarification on the development of doctrine, same-sex unions,... Read more
Rebuild and elevate: New Catholic center at Kansas State aims to bring students to God
The new St. Isidore’s Catholic Student Center, a $20 million project, opened this year and its beauty is drawing both... Read more
Synod on Synodality retreat looks to ‘transcend all our disagreements’
Hundreds of synod delegates are meeting in a retreat center in Sacrofano, 20 miles north of Rome, for the three-day... Read more
Annual Requiem Latin Mass canceled at Westminster Cathedral in London after 50 years
Due to the restrictions outlined in the 2021 motu proprio Traditionis Custodes, the Requiem Mass has been moved to a... Read more
The 5 cardinals behind the latest dubia issued to Pope Francis
The prelates, who also issued a “Notification to Christ’s Faithful,” hail from the diverse ecclesiastical landscapes of Europe, Asia, Africa,... Read more
Roof of church collapses in Mexico, killing at least 10
Tampico Bishop José Armando Alvarez said in a statement on social media on Sunday that the roof collapsed while parishioners... Read more
Jesuit Father James Martin says there are many chaste gay priests in the Church
In an Oct. 1 interview with the Spanish newspaper El Periódico, Martin stressed that “it is crucial to point out... Read more
Chicago Auxiliary Bishop Kevin Birmingham, 51, passes away in sleep
Bishop Kevin Birmingham’s fellow auxiliary bishop Jeffrey Grob described the late prelate as “genuine, personable, funny, and pastoral.” Read more
Pope Francis sends telegram to Iraqi Christian community after tragic wedding fire
An Iraqi Christian community in Qaraqosh, northern Iraq, was devastated by a massive fire at a crowded wedding reception that... Read more
Vatican responds to Cardinal Duka’s dubia on divorced and remarried Catholics
Originally submitted by the archbishop emeritus of Prague on July 13, the DDF’s response had been issued to the Czech... Read more
