Archive for March 25, 2023

Mother Angelica, foundress of EWTN.?w=200&h=150

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Why the Stations of the Cross were a daily devotion for Mother Angelica

It is tradition for Catholics to participate in the Stations of the Cross during Lent. But for EWTN foundress Mother... Read more

A statue of St. Michael the Archangel is one of several opportunities for outdoor veneration at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe in Orlando near the major theme parks.?w=200&h=150

By Kevin Schweers

A magical shrine: Orlando basilica ministers to Catholics visiting Disney World

The Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe is a spiritual oasis nestled amid limitless dining,... Read more

Pope Francis speaks at the general audience in Vatican City's Paul VI Hall on Feb. 22, 2023.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis extends ‘Vos estis’ decree to counter both lay and clerical abuse

The decree promulgated March 25 extends the Church’s norms for handling of abuse to cover lay leaders of international associations. Read more

Bishop Franz-Josef Bode of the Diocese of Osnabrück served as vice president of the German bishops' conference from 2017 to 2023.?w=200&h=150

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis accepts resignation of vice president of German bishops’ conference

Bishop Franz-Josef Bode had previously refused to step down despite an abuse report finding he had mishandled cases in his... Read more

Bishop Erik Varden O.C.S.O, of the Catholic Territorial Prelature of Trondheim, Norway, at the vespers at Santa Maria dell'Anima in Rome.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Nordic bishops issue letter affirming Church teaching on human sexuality

The pastoral letter was read aloud at Mass at Catholic churches in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland. Read more