What you need to know about part 2 of the Synod on Synodality
WEBSep 21, 2024 · Synodality was defined in the 2023 summary report as “the walk of Christians with Christ and toward the kingdom, together with all humanity.”. It involves “coming together in assembly at the ...
What caused the Reformation? A Catholic explainer
WEBWashington D.C., Oct 30, 2017 / 15:36 pm. One fated Halloween, 500 years ago, Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of Wittenberg Castle in a dramatic act of defiance against the Catholic ...
A first-timer's guide to the Traditional Latin Mass
WEBAug 7, 2021 · By Autumn Jones. Denver, Colo., Aug 7, 2021 / 12:00 pm. Last week, I (Autumn Jones) wanted to check out the Traditional Latin Mass for the first time. I’ve always attended the Novus Ordo and ...
Everything you need to know about the miracle of liquefaction of …
WEBOn Sept. 19, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Januarius, bishop, martyr, and patron saint of Naples, Italy. Traditionally on this day and on two other occasions a year, his blood ...
The Sacrament of Confirmation - Catechism of the Catholic Church
WEBSep 23, 2024 · The imposition of hands is rightly recognized by the Catholic tradition as the origin of the sacrament of Confirmation, which in a certain way perpetuates the grace of Pentecost in the Church." 99 ...
Where Catholics live in the United States, explained in four charts
WEBSt. Louis, Mo., Jan 2, 2023 / 05:00 am. As 2022 comes to a close, here are four charts that help to explain, in visual terms, the Catholic presence in the United States.
Pope Francis discusses revising priestly celibacy in new interview
WEBRome Newsroom, Mar 10, 2023 / 05:45 am. In a new interview, Pope Francis has discussed the possibility of revising the Western discipline of priestly celibacy. “There is no contradiction for a ...
Here are two basic requirements Catholics must meet to receive …
WEBMay 22, 2022 · The Church teaches that there are two basic requirements Catholics must meet in order to receive Holy Communion worthily. First, one must be in a state of grace. To be in a “state of grace ...
Assisted suicide in the United States: Where is it legal?
WEBApr 29, 2023 · By Jonah McKeown. St. Louis, Mo., Apr 29, 2023 / 09:00 am. In recent years — especially since 2016 — several U.S. states have made moves to legalize the practice of physician-assisted suicide ...
The Trinity – Catechism of the Catholic Church - Catholic News …
WEB234. "The mystery of the Most Holy Trinity is the central mystery of Christian faith and life. It is the mystery of God in himself. It is therefore the source of all the other mysteries of faith ...