The two German-speaking cardinals have said publicly that only men can be ordained to the priesthood. Read more
The pope’s Council of Cardinals concluded a meeting at the Vatican this morning with Pope Francis reflecting on “the role... Read more
Cardinal Marc Ouellet announced Monday that the Vatican will host a theological symposium on the priesthood that will touch on... Read more
Australia is celebrating the 10th anniversary this year of the canonization of the country’s first and only saint, St. Mary... Read more
Australian Catholic students have sent an open letter to the country’s bishops ahead of the upcoming Fifth Plenary Council of... Read more
Pope Francis has named Dr. Francesca Di Giovanni as undersecretary for multilateral affairs in the Vatican Secretariat of State, marking... Read more
A religious sister from Colombia taking part in the Amazon synod said Monday her congregation and other women’s religious congregations... Read more
The working document for the special assembly of the Synod of Bishops for the Pan-amazonian region, released Monday, recommends study... Read more
Pope Francis said Tuesday that the Vatican commission exploring the possibility of female deacons continues its study, but does not... Read more
A survey of bishops in the US released this week found that among respondents, 41 percent believe it theoretically possible... Read more
For Sr. Anne Gardiner, a 62-year-long mission serving Australia's remote Tiwi indigenous population began with one simple instruction: “Love them.” Read more