News Updates from Rome
Be a part of someone’s encounter with Christ through this year’s Appeal!
September 23, 2019 | posted by Archbishop's Appeal
With more than halfway through the year, we are grateful for all who have given selflessly to help others encounter Christ through the 2019 Annual Archbishop’s Appeal, Encounter: Live in Faith, Give in Love.
Learn MoreFrancis again visits Blessed Paul VI’s tomb on anniversary of his death
August 06, 2018 | posted by Catholic News Agency
Pope Francis made a private visit Monday morning to pray at the tomb of Bl. Paul VI, on the 40th anniversary of his death.
Learn MoreVatican changes Catechism teaching on death penalty, calls it ‘inadmissible’
August 02, 2018 | posted by Catholic News Agency
The Vatican changed on Thursday the Catechism of the Catholic Church's teaching on the permissibility of the death penalty, which the Church has taught is legitimate in limited cases, stating the penalty is ‘inadmissible,’ and its elimination should be sought.
Learn MorePope Francis to altar servers: Holiness is not for the lazy
July 31, 2018 | posted by Catholic News Agency
Everyone is called to pursue sainthood through living the Works of Mercy, though it is not for the weak of heart, Pope Francis told more than 60,000 young altar servers in St. Peter’s Square Tuesday.
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