Articles by Courtney Mares
Vatican acknowledges challenges in global synodal process
Feb 7, 2022 / 13:00 pmThe Vatican spoke of ‘fears and reticence,’ as well as ‘a certain mistrust.’
Pope Francis makes first TV talk show appearance
Feb 7, 2022 / 05:30 amHe asked viewers who do not pray to send him ‘good thoughts, good vibes.’
Vatican opens its first embassy in Abu Dhabi
Feb 4, 2022 / 12:00 pmArchbishop Edgar Peña Parra inaugurated the new diplomatic post.
Pope Francis appoints new Catholic archbishop of Glasgow
Feb 4, 2022 / 05:20 amBishop William Nolan succeeds Archbishop Philip Tartaglia, who died suddenly in 2021.
Cardinal Bo: Myanmar has endured an ‘extended Way of the Cross’
Feb 1, 2022 / 10:00 am“The whole of Myanmar is a war zone,” Cardinal Bo said.
Pope Francis tells religious sisters to fight back when mistreated by 'men of the Church'
Feb 1, 2022 / 09:30 amThe pope's prayer intention for the month of February is for religious sisters and consecrated women.
Anglican pastor shot dead in Pakistan on way home from church
Jan 31, 2022 / 08:00 am“This ambush undermines peace and religious harmony throughout the country,” Archbishop Benny Mario Travas said.
Pope Francis: 'The Lord always surprises us'
Jan 30, 2022 / 08:30 amPope Francis encouraged people to be open to the newness Jesus wants to bring in their daily lives and to cultivate the capacity to wonder.
Pope Francis congratulates Italy’s president on re-election
Jan 30, 2022 / 07:00 amSergio Mattarella, 80, was elected for a second seven-year term as Italy's president on Saturday.
Pope Francis appoints new Catholic bishop of Fatima
Jan 28, 2022 / 12:00 pmBishop José Ornelas Carvalho succeeds 74-year-old Cardinal António Marto.
Pope Francis: Being ‘properly informed’ on COVID-19 vaccines is a ‘human right’
Jan 28, 2022 / 07:00 am‘Fake news has to be refuted, but individual persons must always be respected,’ he told a Catholic fact-checking group.
Munich abuse report: Vatican editorial director says don’t look for ‘scapegoats’
Jan 26, 2022 / 08:15 amAndrea Tornielli highlighted Benedict XVI’s efforts to ‘combat pedophilia’ in the Church.
Pope Francis on day of prayer for Ukraine: ‘Please, no more war’
Jan 26, 2022 / 04:28 am‘I invite you to pray for peace in Ukraine and to do so often throughout this day.’
Pope Francis honors newly beatified El Salvador martyrs for their ‘heroic example’
Jan 25, 2022 / 13:00 pmFather Cosme Spessotto, Father Rutilio Grande, and two lay companions were declared blessed.
NY auxiliary appointed by Pope Francis will be one of world’s youngest bishops
Jan 25, 2022 / 05:49 amBishop-elect Joseph A. Espaillat launched a podcast series called “Sainthood in the City” in 2021.
How St. Irenaeus helped save the early Church from schism
Jan 24, 2022 / 12:00 pmPope Francis has proclaimed the saint a Doctor of the Church.
Europe’s Catholic bishops ask for prayers for peace in Ukraine
Jan 21, 2022 / 12:00 pmThe bishop said the country was facing a ‘dramatic moment of tension.’
Pope Francis declares St. Irenaeus ‘Doctor of Unity’
Jan 21, 2022 / 04:50 amThe saint is revered by both Catholics and Orthodox Christians.
Pope Francis: The Church is firmly committed to justice for abuse victims
Jan 21, 2022 / 04:00 amHis comments came a day after the publication of the Munich abuse report.
It’s official: St. Irenaeus to be declared a Doctor of the Church
Jan 20, 2022 / 12:00 pmPope Francis is expected to proclaim Irenaeus a ‘Doctor of Unity.’