The conflict in the Philippine city of Marawi is not about religion say Filipino bishops. They are urging all faiths to work together. “We heard and read truly amazing stories of how the Muslims protected us and helped Christians avoid an almost certain death. Now Christians are helping thousands of Muslims who have fled from Read more
These days you can buy gluten free hosts on Amazon… “Baked Gluten Free Communion Bread – Square Shape (Pack of 200)” Or perhaps you might favour “Ener-G Foods Communion Wafers Gluten Free”. Or you can even get a deal bundle made up of two kinds of wafers plus a box of disposable communion cups. That’s Read more
In his new book, Jesuit priest James Martin proposes the Church forge “a relationship of respect, compassion and sensitivity” with LGBT Catholics. Read more
The theme song composed for World Youth Day has been released. The song, by Panamanian catechist Abdiel Jiménez, “unites melody and lyrics with the motto of this celebration: ‘Let it be [done] to me according to your word’.” Read more
Spokesman of 22 years for St. John Paul II, Dr. Joaquin Navarro-Valls, has died. He was 80. Navarro-Valls is said to have been a legend in the Vatican – for his keen professional abilities and insight into the Pope’s mind, and his genuine kindness and deep spiritual life. Read more
Seventy-six years ago during World War II over 300 Jews were massacred in their Polish home town of Jedwabne. They were forced into a barn and burned alive by a few dozen perpetrators. On Monday, a Catholic bishop apologized in the name of the Catholic Church for their murder, at a ceremony to mark their Read more
German media source, Die Zeit, reports an unnamed Vatican diplomat saying Cardinal Gerhard Müller overstepped the mark on Amoris Laetitia. “His task should have been to explain the reforms and translate them for the world at large; not to break with tradition, but to write a new chapter of tradition. Instead he acted as the pope’s inquisitor”, Read more
Bread used to celebrate the Eucharist during Catholic masses must not be gluten-free, although it may be made from genetically modified organisms, a letter sent to all diocesan bishops says. Furthermore, the bread “must be unleavened, purely of wheat, and recently made so that there is no danger of decomposition”. Bread made from products other Read more
Fifty years after Vatican II and the Church’s slow moves to solidify, clarify and reaffirm her teaching, Pope Francis wants all the “Pentecostal energy” the Vatican has unleashed to be used, Washington’s Cardinal Donald Wuerl says. Wuerl’s comments were made at the beginning of the ‘Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The Joy of the Gospel’ in Read more
Pope Francis sent a practical message to G20 members who met in Hamburg, Germany on 7 and 8 July. He addressed the message to the Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel, who had invited him to do so. In his message, Francis explains four principles of action for building fraternal, just and peaceful societies. In brief Read more