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European Union imposes recognition of ‘homosexual marriage’ on all member states
The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that all member states are obliged to recognize so-called “homosexual... Read more
Virgin Mary doesn’t have ‘the role of holding back God’s wrath,’ Vatican expert says
Vatican expert says considering the Virgin Mary as “Co-Redemptrix” or “Mediatrix” distorts the Christian faith and leads to a superstitious... Read more
Vatican nixes use of ‘Co-Redemptrix’ as title for Mary
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) released “Mater Populi Fidelis” (“The Mother of the Faithful People of... Read more
Vatican to weigh in on Mary’s role in salvation with doctrine document on Nov. 4
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith will release a document on Nov. 4 about titles of Mary that... Read more
Vatican appoints judges to decide Rupnik sexual abuse case
The judges, appointed Oct. 9, do not hold any position in the Roman Curia to ensure their autonomy and independence... Read more
Vatican approves Marian devotion in Slovakia but doesn’t recognize apparitions
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith granted a nihil obstat of Marian devotion surrounding the alleged apparitions of... Read more
Cardinal Fernández says judges selected to hear Rupnik sexual abuse trial
The cardinal told journalists that the judges chosen are “independent and external” to the dicastery but did not indicate when... Read more
Vatican doctrine chief warns against ‘claim to omnipotence’ of gender ideology
Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández addressed scholars at the Cologne School of Catholic Theology about gender ideology’s “claim to omnipotence.” Read more
Sodality of Christian Life dissolution process gets underway
The Sodality of Christian Life announced Feb. 1 that Pope Francis has appointed Monsignor Jordi Bertomeu apostolic commissioner to carry... Read more
New Vatican document says AI should lead to ‘a renewed appreciation of all that is human’
The document establishes a Christian framework for understanding human intelligence as a gift from God, emphasizing humanity’s relational nature. Read more
CNA explains: What do Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith consultants do?
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, the Vatican body responsible for questions of doctrinal orthodoxy in the Church,... Read more
Vatican may add ‘spiritual abuse’ to crimes in Church law
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith is forming a working group with the Dicastery for Legislative Texts with... Read more
Vatican publishes first report on Church safeguarding efforts worldwide
The 50-page report by the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors is the first in an annual series that... Read more
Pope Francis names consultants to Vatican doctrine office, including controversial theologian
Pope Francis has named 28 new consultors to the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, including controversial moral... Read more
Vatican announces press conference on ‘spiritual experience’ of Medjugorje
Cardinal Víctor Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, will lead a press conference on the... Read more
Vatican grants ‘nihil obstat’ to Our Lady of Mercy shrine in France
On Aug. 22, the Holy See issued a “nihil obstat” (no objection) to the miraculous visions and physical healing of... Read more
Freemasonry: why the Church prohibits membership
Catholics are strictly prohibited from being Masons or belonging to Freemasonry. Below are seven facts to know in order to... Read more
Vatican approves India’s Sanctuary of Our Lady of Good Health ahead of shrine’s feast day
Devotion to Our Lady of Good Health began in the late 16th century following three different oral accounts of the... Read more
Pope Francis names 2 officials of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith as bishops
Monsignor John Joseph Kennedy was named titular bishop of Ossero, Croatia, and Monsignor Philippe Curbelié was named titular bishop of... Read more
Vatican approves ‘spiritual experience’ connected to Trinity shrine of Maccio in Italy
It is the fifth public announcement of the DDF since the office published norms for the discernment of “alleged supernatural... Read more
