The bishops addressed departures from acceptable Church norms regarding the handling of cremated remains and the time and place of eulogies, among other 'liturgical anomalies' during funerals. --- Several U.S. bishops in recent months have tightened diocesan funeral policies, emphasizing stricter [...]

Burch said his recent comments to the New York Times were not meant to imply that Pope Leo’s statements about the Iran war should be seen as simply diplomatic — rather than spiritual — guidance. --- After the Vatican reframed statements [...]

A video from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles shows an Aztec dance procession inside a Catholic cathedral. References to the “four directions.” Indigenous spiritual practices. Ceremonial elements that echo pre-Christian traditions—taking place in the sanctuary, before the tabernacle. John-Henry [...]

Cardinal Robert Sarah has condemned attempts by the European Union to use the force of international law to require African countries to embrace abortion and LGBT ideology. --- Cardinal Robert Sarah has condemned attempts by the European Union to use the force of [...]

The pontiff left Castel Gandolfo on July 22 to visit holy sites in Vallepietra and Subiaco. [...] --- The pontiff left Castel Gandolfo on July 22 to visit holy sites in Vallepietra and Subiaco. [...]

Bishop Joseph Chang Yanfeng was ordained on July 22 to lead the Diocese of Chifeng in Inner Mongolia, continuing episcopal appointments made under the provisional accord.     The post Pope Leo XIV names another Chinese bishop under Vatican-Beijing agreement [...]

The Gospels mention her at least a dozen times, more than many apostles. --- Mary Magdalene is celebrated on July 22 — and since 2016, her day is a full feast in the Church, like the apostles. [...]

In comparing the SSPX, FSSP, sedevacantists, and other traditional movements, humility and not ideological certainty is the path forward for Catholics seeking to preserve the faith. --- In comparing the SSPX, FSSP, sedevacantists, and other traditional movements, humility and not ideological [...]

Once known as a sinful woman, Mary Magdalene became the Apostle to the Apostles and the first witness to the Resurrection. --- Not much is known about the life of St. Mary Magdalene, whose feast day is celebrated in the Catholic [...]