The declaration on informally blessing same-sex couples or other non-married couples is a reminder that the Catholic Church and its pastors never close the door on people seeking God’s help.
Vatican office explains how, when gay couples can be blessed
The Vatican said that a Catholic priest can bless a gay or other unmarried couple as long as it is not a formal liturgical blessing and does not give the impression that the Catholic Church is blessing the union as if it were a marriage.
Purpose of Nativity scene is ‘to reawaken wonder in the heart’
Pope Francis says that the purpose of the Nativity scene is to reawaken wonder in the heart before the mystery of God who became a child.
Pope: AI poses ‘grave ethical concern’
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — All forms of artificial intelligence should be used to alleviate human suffering, promote integral development and help end…
Having child out of wedlock does not bar access to sacraments, Vatican says
With the Pope’s approval, Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández said that Catholics should be educated to know that “being a single mother does not prevent that person from accessing the Eucharist.”
Pope says he will be buried outside Vatican
Breaking with recent tradition, Pope Francis said he has chosen to be buried at the Basilica of St. Mary Major because of his “very strong connection” with that church. Recovering from bronchitis, he says he still “needs people to pray for my health.”
Message of Guadalupe based in simplicity, not ideology, pope says
The iconic image of Our Lady of Guadalupevcannot be used to promote any kind of ideology, but must maintain its message of simple love, Pope Francis says.
Pope says he has serious bronchial infection
VATICAN CITY — “As you can see, I am alive,” Pope Francis told a group of health care managers Nov. 30. At the brief…
Pope, still suffering from the flu, urges prayers for peace at audience
VATICAN CITY — With a soft and raspy voice, Pope Francis began his weekly general audience by making the sign of the cross and…
Pope had planned to attend UN climate summit
By Christina Bagaglio-Slentz From Nov. 30 through Dec. 12, representatives from almost every country on the planet will assemble in Dubai for COP28. Pope…
