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Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller — the former head of the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) — said there is “no proof” that he mishandled money during his tenure and referred to allegations of financial improprieties as a “defamation strategy” in an EWTN interview that aired on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024.

Cardinal Müller on EWTN: ‘Financial improprieties’ allegation is a ‘defamation strategy’

Aug 13, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

“They have no arguments against my ideology, and therefore they want to disavow or make defamation of my person,” Cardinal... Read more

The Palazzo del Sant’Uffizio, the seat of the Vatican Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.

Bishop accountability group voices concerns about Archbishop Fernández appointment

Jul 3, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

In a July 1 statement, BishopAccountability.org called the appointment of the new Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith head... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on June 28, 2023.

FULL TEXT: Pope Francis’ letter to new doctrine chief Archbishop Fernández

Jul 1, 2023

By Pope Francis

The letter issued July 1 outlines the pope’s vision for the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith. Read more

Archbishop Victor Manuel Fernandez.

Pope Francis appoints Argentine Archbishop Fernández as head of doctrine dicastery

Jul 1, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Archbishop Víctor Manuel Fernández is a well-known theologian, writer, and papal adviser. Read more

Fr. Arturo Sosa, SJ. Photo courtesy of the Jesuit's 36th General Congregation.

Jesuit superior says that Fr. Marko Rupnik was excommunicated in 2019

Dec 14, 2022

By CNA Staff

Jesuit artist Father Marko Rupnik incurred an automatic excommunication in 2019 for absolving a woman he had sex with, the... Read more

Father Marko Rupnik

Jesuit official: Alleged sacramental ‘irregularities’ dictated which Vatican office handled Father Rupnik case

New statements by Father Johan Verschueren shed light on a key jurisdictional question surrounding accusations of sexual abuse leveled against... Read more

A three-day conference Nov. 16–18, 2022, highlighted the Congregation of Propaganda Fide’s missionary work around the world, spanning four centuries.

Vatican conference examines history of 400-year-old Congregation of Propaganda Fide

Nov 19, 2022

By Leonardo Colon

A three-day conference at the Vatican this week sought to examine the centuries-long history of this department, including its global... Read more

The dome of St. Peter's Basilica.

Pope Francis names secretaries of doctrinal and disciplinary sections of CDF

Apr 23, 2022

By Courtney Mares

Under Pope Francis’ reform of the Roman Curia, the internal structure of the CDF has been reorganized into two sections. Read more

The Palace of the Holy Office, which houses the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.

What’s behind Pope Francis’ changes to the Vatican’s doctrinal office?

Feb 15, 2022

By Andrea Gagliarducci

The pope is restructuring the Vatican department once known as ‘La Suprema,’ or supreme curial office. Read more

The Palazzo del Sant’Uffizio, the seat of the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.

Pope Francis changes structure of Vatican doctrinal office

Feb 14, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

The restructuring is the latest step in Pope Francis' ongoing reform of the Roman Curia. Read more

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Invalid baptisms: A Catholic explainer about the facts and the fears 

Feb 11, 2022

By Kevin J. Jones

Baptism involves a simple formula: “I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and too... Read more

Pope Francis meets participants in the plenary session of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith at the Vatican’s Clementine Hall, Jan. 21, 2022.

Pope Francis: The Church is firmly committed to justice for abuse victims

Jan 21, 2022

By Courtney Mares

His comments came a day after the publication of the Munich abuse report. Read more

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Is the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith undergoing a general overhaul?

Jan 11, 2022

By Andrea Gagliarducci

The exit of the No. 2 person at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith should be framed in... Read more

The Palazzo del Sant’Uffizio, the seat of the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.

Pope Francis updates norms on crimes judged by Vatican’s doctrinal office

Dec 7, 2021

By Courtney Mares

The norms address the delicts of schism, sacramental desecration, and abuse of minors Read more

The Palazzo del Sant’Uffizio, the seat of the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.

Vatican cites Pope Francis’ condemnations of gender ideology in letter to pro-life association

Oct 28, 2021

By Andrea Gagliarducci

The letter was released shortly before the Italian senate blocked a controversial ‘anti-homophobia’ bill. Read more

The Cathedral Church of St. John in Albuquerque, N.M., seat of the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande, which hosted the attempted ordination of Anne Tropeano Oct. 16, 2021.

Santa Fe archdiocese: Woman's attempted ordination invalid

Oct 21, 2021

By Carl Bunderson

The supposed ordination of women is invalid, the vicar general of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe reiterated Monday, shortly after... Read more

Father Andrew Liaugminas, a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago and a recent appointee to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, teaches a class at Mundelein Seminary. Credit: Mundelein Seminary.

Chicago priest with a 'pastoral heart' named to Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith

Aug 20, 2021

By Kevin J. Jones

Father Andrew Liaugminas of the Archdiocese of Chicago has been appointed to serve at the doctrine section of the Catholic... Read more

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Pittsburgh group calls for same-sex blessings 

Jun 17, 2021

By Jonah McKeown

A Catholic organization based in Pittsburgh has called on Bishop David Zubik to reject a March note from the Congregation... Read more

Gerhard Cardinal Müller, prefect emeritus of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, at a penance service in St. Peter's Basilica, March 29, 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

Cardinal Müller calls on Pope Francis to intervene with the Church in Germany

May 27, 2021

By CNA Staff

Gerhard Cardinal Müller on Monday called upon the Holy Father to intervene in the German situation to correct clerics who... Read more