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Cardinal Müller on EWTN: ‘Financial improprieties’ allegation is a ‘defamation strategy’
“They have no arguments against my ideology, and therefore they want to disavow or make defamation of my person,” Cardinal... Read more
Bishop accountability group voices concerns about Archbishop Fernández appointment
In a July 1 statement, BishopAccountability.org called the appointment of the new Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith head... Read more
FULL TEXT: Pope Francis’ letter to new doctrine chief Archbishop Fernández
The letter issued July 1 outlines the pope’s vision for the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith. Read more
Pope Francis appoints Argentine Archbishop Fernández as head of doctrine dicastery
Archbishop Víctor Manuel Fernández is a well-known theologian, writer, and papal adviser. Read more
Jesuit superior says that Fr. Marko Rupnik was excommunicated in 2019
Jesuit artist Father Marko Rupnik incurred an automatic excommunication in 2019 for absolving a woman he had sex with, the... Read more
Jesuit official: Alleged sacramental ‘irregularities’ dictated which Vatican office handled Father Rupnik case
New statements by Father Johan Verschueren shed light on a key jurisdictional question surrounding accusations of sexual abuse leveled against... Read more
Vatican conference examines history of 400-year-old Congregation of Propaganda Fide
A three-day conference at the Vatican this week sought to examine the centuries-long history of this department, including its global... Read more
Pope Francis names secretaries of doctrinal and disciplinary sections of CDF
Under Pope Francis’ reform of the Roman Curia, the internal structure of the CDF has been reorganized into two sections. Read more
What’s behind Pope Francis’ changes to the Vatican’s doctrinal office?
The pope is restructuring the Vatican department once known as ‘La Suprema,’ or supreme curial office. Read more
Pope Francis changes structure of Vatican doctrinal office
The restructuring is the latest step in Pope Francis' ongoing reform of the Roman Curia. Read more
Invalid baptisms: A Catholic explainer about the facts and the fears
Baptism involves a simple formula: “I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and too... Read more
Pope Francis: The Church is firmly committed to justice for abuse victims
His comments came a day after the publication of the Munich abuse report. Read more
Is the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith undergoing a general overhaul?
The exit of the No. 2 person at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith should be framed in... Read more
Pope Francis updates norms on crimes judged by Vatican’s doctrinal office
The norms address the delicts of schism, sacramental desecration, and abuse of minors Read more
Vatican cites Pope Francis’ condemnations of gender ideology in letter to pro-life association
The letter was released shortly before the Italian senate blocked a controversial ‘anti-homophobia’ bill. Read more
Santa Fe archdiocese: Woman's attempted ordination invalid
The supposed ordination of women is invalid, the vicar general of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe reiterated Monday, shortly after... Read more
Chicago priest with a 'pastoral heart' named to Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
Father Andrew Liaugminas of the Archdiocese of Chicago has been appointed to serve at the doctrine section of the Catholic... Read more
Vatican suppresses Catholic movement, says founder’s ‘revelations’ not supernatural
The Movimento Apostolico was founded in Italy in 1979 Read more
Pittsburgh group calls for same-sex blessings
A Catholic organization based in Pittsburgh has called on Bishop David Zubik to reject a March note from the Congregation... Read more
Cardinal Müller calls on Pope Francis to intervene with the Church in Germany
Gerhard Cardinal Müller on Monday called upon the Holy Father to intervene in the German situation to correct clerics who... Read more
