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Papal advisers focus on reducing cost, accelerating response to abuse
In their latest round of meetings, Pope Francis' Council of Cardinals discussed several key topics related to episcopal conferences, the... Read more
Pro-Francis posters go up in Rome, striking a different chord
Just two months after Pope Francis faced intense backlash for his reforms when critical posters were plastered around Rome, a... Read more
Cardinal Burke sent to Guam to oversee sex abuse trial
The Vatican has sent Cardinal Raymond Burke to Guam to act as presiding judge at the trial of Archbishop Anthony... Read more
Pope names Archbishop Becciu personal delegate to Order of Malta
Pope Francis has named Archbishop Giovanni Becciu, substitute of the Secretariat of State, as his personal delegate to oversee the... Read more
Why there's hope for Catholic liturgical music
For decades, there's been concern in many corners of the Church that Catholic music is in crisis. Read more
Vatican launches investigation of journalists who published leaked docs
The two Italian journalists who made headlines last week for authoring books on confidential Vatican financial documents are under investigation,... Read more
American Sisters accept Vatican reforms on doctrine, theology
In a joint report marking the conclusion of a multi-year mandate for reform, members of the LCWR have agreed to ... Read more
Pope Francis approves new constitutions for Legionaries of Christ
After four years of drafts and adjustments, the troubled Legion of Christ has announced that its new constitutions have been... Read more
Vatican to appoint adviser for Legionaries of Christ
In a statement released by Fr. Federico Lombardi S.J., the Vatican spokesman revealed that the Holy See is to appoint... Read more
Archbishop Chaput calls contribution to priest's bail 'just'
Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia has explained his decision to provide ten percent of the bail of Msgr. William Lynn,... Read more
Help purify Legion of Christ, cardinal tells new priests
Cardinal Velasio de Paolis told 31 new priests of Legionaries of Christ that their perseverance shows “the love of Christ”... Read more
Reforms aim to show 'true face of the Church,' says Vatican official
Pope Francis’ style and ongoing reforms are intended to encourage Catholics to be more missionary, in order to bring the... Read more
Priest's arrest shows Philadelphia reforms, attorney says
The Philadelphia archdiocese drew praise for its swift reporting of an inactive priest to authorities after a young man said... Read more
Major appointments awaited after cardinals' October meeting
Despite rumors about the supposedly imminent appointment of a new Secretary of State, Pope Francis will not be making any... Read more
No real cooperation from women's religious group, author says
Despite a shift in tone, virtually no progress has been made toward the Vatican's goals for the reform of the... Read more
Pope Francis calls faithful to deeper encounters with others
In an interview with the O Globo TV network before leaving Brazil, Pope Francis emphasized the “culture of encounter” that... Read more
Music scholar says chant is for everyone, not just elite
Gregorian chant is freely available and a music of the people – not the domain of a stuffy, Catholic elite... Read more
New confessional at Conn. parish boosts sacrament
A Connecticut priest says a new confessional recently installed at his parish stands as a visible sign of God's grace,... Read more
Legion, Regnum Christi to engage in 'joint reflection' toward new rules
Pope Benedict XVI's representative has asked the Legionaries of Christ and Regnum Christi to consider their needs and realities jointly,... Read more
Medieval reformer Pope St. Gregory VII honored May 25
On May 25 the Catholic Church celebrates Pope St. Gregory VII, who sought to reform the Church and secure its... Read more
