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1 day ago · As governed by the Holy See, Vatican City State is an ecclesiastical or sacerdotal-monarchical state ruled by the Pope, who is the bishop of Rome and head of the Catholic Church. The highest state functionaries are all Catholic clergy of various origins.
Pope Francis encouraged Christians to call on the Holy Spirit more often when facing difficulties, exhaustion, or discouragement in daily life during his general audience on Wednesday. “Let us learn to invoke the Holy Spirit often,” Pope Francis said in the Paul VI Hall on Nov. 10.
5 days ago · Queen Mother: A Biblical Theology of Mary’s Queenship by Edward P. Sri sets out to explain the firm foundation of Marian dogma in Scripture and Tradition.As Pope Pius VII writes in Ad Caeli Reginam, in which he instituted the first Feast of the Queenship in October 1954: “The arguments on which Mary’s queenly dignity is based have already been clearly set forth, and are to be found in ...
4 days ago · Pope Francis called on Friday for a “great symphony of prayer” ahead of the Jubilee Year in 2025. The pope made the appeal in a Feb. 11 letter to Archbishop Rino Fisichella, president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization.
5 days ago · Founded in 1969, it is addressed to those who wish to receive news and documents concerning the Church’s life. It offers the full texts of Pope Francis’ discourses, documents of the Roman Curia and other texts and commentaries pertaining to the Holy See. It dedicates special issues to papal trips.
6 days ago · The question keeps getting asked over and over whether or not guided tours can go from the Sistine Chapel via the side door (sometimes called the "secret door," "shortcut," or "special passage") to St. Peter's Basilica, therefore avoiding the need to exit the Vatican Museums, walk around the Vatican walls, and line up in the security line for ...
2 days ago · Briefs. Posted on June 10, 2024 by Mississippi Catholic. NATION. WASHINGTON (OSV News) – The U.S. Catholic bishops’ latest annual report on child and youth protection shows abuse allegations are down, while safe environment protocols have taken root in the church – but guarding against complacency about abuse prevention is critical, as is ...
