It is the fifth public announcement of the DDF since the office published norms for the discernment of “alleged supernatural phenomena” on May 17.
The Absolute Divorce bill passed the Philippines’ House of Representatives on May 22 with 131 votes in favor of the bill.
The government of Indonesia plans to boost religious tourism on Flores Island, famous for its history and Catholic heritage.
The pope addressed thousands gathered within St. Peter’s Basilica amid renovation projects in preparation for the upcoming 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope.
Each blessed pallium will be placed on the shoulders of the 42 new metropolitan archbishops who were appointed during the last year, including two Americans.
“We must avoid sending a message that the Holy See is oblivious to the psychological distress that so many are suffering,” Cardinal Seán O’Malley wrote.
The plan was outlined in Pope Francis’ latest motu proprio, “Fratello Sole,” or “Brother Sun.”
Organized by the Australian Embassy to the Holy See, the June 23 event aimed at raising awareness of the impacts of climate change in the Asia Pacific.
Bishop Reynaldo Bunyi Getalado expressed his aspiration to “spiritually nourish” the people of God and develop a “harmonious relationship” with the priests.
The International Chair of Bioethics Jérôme Lejeune held its second annual international conference in Rome on May 17–18.
Approximately 358 planned projects in the Lazio region, where Rome is located, are underway in preparation for the 2025 Jubilee Year.
“Everything is ‘young’ in PNG: church, country, modern civilization,” said Father Giorgio Licini, an organizer of the pope’s upcoming trip to the Asia Pacific.
On Wednesday, Pope Francis addressed an international audience in the Paul VI Hall and reiterated the importance of faith in the Christian life.
The provision attached to a health care system law would allow pro-life groups to offer women alternatives to abortion.
Cardinal William Goh expressed his hope that the Holy Father’s visit to the city-nation from Sept. 11–13 “will bring renewed fervor to all Catholics in Singapore.”
The Indonesian government has confirmed the country will be the first destination in the 87-year-old pontiff’s apostolic journey to the Asia Pacific region Sept. 2–13.
The Apostolic Administration of Kyrgyzstan convened a two-day meeting April 2-3 in the capital of Bishkek to pray and discuss the work of the local Church.