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Vatican releases suggestions for lengthier, revamped marriage preparation

By OSV News | June 16, 2022 | 0 Comments

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Saying that “superficial” marriage preparation programmes leave many couples at risk of having invalid marriages or unprepared to cope with the struggles that arise in every marriage, Pope Francis endorsed suggestions for a yearlong “marriage catechumenate” drafted by the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life. … Read More about Vatican releases suggestions for lengthier, revamped marriage preparation

Surrogacy, pornography both threaten human dignity, pope says

By OSV News | June 14, 2022 | 1 Comment

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pornography is a danger to public health, and it threatens the dignity of all men and women, Pope Francis said. “The dignity of men and women is also threatened by the inhumane and increasingly widespread practice of ‘wombs for rent,’ in which women, almost always poor, … Read More about Surrogacy, pornography both threaten human dignity, pope says

Catholic lawmakers who OK’d Colo. abortion bill asked to not take Communion

By OSV News | June 9, 2022 | 0 Comments

In a June 6 open letter, the Catholic bishops of Colorado have asked those Catholic legislators “who live or worship in the state”, and who voted for Colorado’s Reproductive Health Equity Act, “to voluntarily refrain from receiving holy Communion”. They urged this action “until public repentance takes place and sacramental … Read More about Catholic lawmakers who OK’d Colo. abortion bill asked to not take Communion

Vatican relaxes vaccine mandate, masking rules

By OSV News | June 8, 2022 | 1 Comment

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The Vatican has updated its Covid-19 protocols, allowing most employees and visitors to enter Vatican City State without a vaccination certificate or proof of recovery. In a decree published on June 2 by the Vatican newspaper, L’Osservatore Romano, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, said that “entry … Read More about Vatican relaxes vaccine mandate, masking rules

Pope saddened by Pentecost attack in Nigeria

By OSV News | June 7, 2022 | 0 Comments

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis expressed his solidarity and closeness with Catholics in Nigeria after gunmen stormed a church and reportedly killed at least 50 people during a Pentecost Mass. “While the details of the incident are being clarified, Pope Francis prays for the victims and the country, painfully … Read More about Pope saddened by Pentecost attack in Nigeria

Pope congratulates Queen Elizabeth II on Platinum Jubilee

By OSV News | June 3, 2022 | 1 Comment

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis sent well-wishes to Queen Elizabeth II as the reigning British monarch began the celebrations of the 70th anniversary of her coronation as well as the public celebration of her birthday. “On the joyful occasion of Your Majesty’s birthday, and as you celebrate this Platinum … Read More about Pope congratulates Queen Elizabeth II on Platinum Jubilee