Reflections on life, meaning and purpose

Vatican doctrine czar says Medjugorje ruling not ready, but offers insight

ROME – On Friday Argentine Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández presented a new set of norms for evaluating the authenticity of Marian apparitions and other spiritual phenomena, saying a ruling on the famed occurrences in Medjugorje is still in the works. Speaking to journalists during the May 17 presentation of the new norms, which stipulate that […]

Vatican overturns own decision on seminary dean

Philosophical-Theological University of Bressanone in Italy. / Credit: Ladislav Luppa / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) CNA Newsroom, May 17, 2024 / 10:13 am (CNA). In a significant reversal, the Vatican approved the appointment of a new dean at a seminary in Northern Italy almost one year after first blocking the appointment over the candidate’s published […]

Ecce homo

Early crosses didn’t depict Christ but rather symbolized faith. Today, making the sign of the cross acknowledges our redemption and Christian identity.

Pentecost: What are the fruits of the Holy Spirit?

Christians celebrate this weekend the Pentecost, which commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on Mary and the Apostles. Advocate, educator, comforter, liberator… The fruits of the Holy Spirit’s action in each person’s life are many.