Pope appoints bishop from his native Argentina to lead Vatican office that enforces church doctrine
Vatican CityAP Pope Francis on Saturday chose a bishop who is a trusted theological advisor from his native Argentina for one of the Vatican’s most powerful positions – head of the watchdog office that ensures doctrinal orthodoxy. Francis named Monsignor Victor Manuel Fernández, the Archbishop of La Plata, Argentina, as the prefect, or chief, of the Dicastery for […]
Vatican urges German Catholic Church to put brakes on reform
Rome, ItalyAP Top Vatican cardinals tried to put the brakes on the German Catholic Church’s controversial reform process on Friday, fearing proposals concerning gays, women and sexual morals will split the church and insisting they would be better debated later. The Vatican and the German bishops conference issued a joint statement after a week of […]
Pope moves to reorganise Vatican doctrine office
Rome, ItalyAP Pope Francis took the first step Monday to reorganise the Vatican’s powerful doctrine office, removing the number two official widely believed responsible for a controversial document barring blessings for same-sex couples because God “cannot bless sin”. Francis named Archbishop Giacomo Morandi, currently the secretary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, […]
Vatican warns US bishops over get-tough Communion proposals
RNS A Vatican official urged US bishops to tap the brakes on plans to produce a document concerning Communion and politicians, sending a letter to a top US cleric that could dial-down debate over whether to deny President Joe Biden the Eucharist. The letter, dated 7th May and first reported by America Magazine, came from Cardinal Luis […]