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One, holy, catholic, and apostolic: Scholars issue joint statement on marks of the Church
Twenty Catholic and evangelical Protestant scholars share their understanding of the creedal marks of the Church. Read more
Cardinal Filoni on the mission of the Church in current times
The mission of the Church today is not just shaped by current politics and recent developments in the Church but... Read more
Benedict XVI reflects on Vatican II in new letter
The letter provides fresh observations from one of the few remaining theologians to have personally participated in Vatican II, which... Read more
8 things Vatican II says about the Blessed Virgin Mary
Nearly 60 years ago, Vatican II recognized several titles of the Blessed Virgin Mary. But it focused on one in... Read more
Cardinal Müller: ‘The German Synodal Way was over before it even started’
Cardinal Müller sharply criticized the Synodal Way, saying it "was over before it even began," even if the initiators had... Read more
Did 'the Roman Catholic Church' unjustly collect federal aid? AP story misrepresents Church finances, expert says
A Feb. 4 investigative story from the Associated Press inaccurately portrays “the Roman Catholic Church” as a "giant corporate monolith”... Read more
Church in Germany embroiled in intercommunion debate
The unresolved debate over a proposal to allow Protestant spouses of Catholics to receive communion in German dioceses under some... Read more
Cardinal Marx reportedly to speak to Pope Francis on intercommunion handout
The German bishops' conference has denied reports that the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has rejected its planned... Read more
Church leaders in China remain open to dialogue with Vatican
As the Catholic Church in China journeys toward a normalized relationship with the Holy See, one priest in dialogue with... Read more
Pope invites Georgian Orthodox to unity through baptism
Speaking to Georgia's religious and civil authorities on Saturday, Pope Francis affirmed the country's Christian identity, and called the Georgian... Read more
Church unity with a global focus: lessons from 'bishop school'
The Vatican holds a special seminar series each year for new bishops to help them learn their new role. Read more
