Author: Josephine Mckenna
-
Pope Francis may be about to dismiss Vatican’s doctrinal chief
Cardinal Gerhard Mueller, then German bishop of the Regensburg, looks on during a religious conference at the Vatican March 11, 2010. Photo courtesy of Reuters/Tony Gentile © Tony Gentile / Reuters Cardinal Gerhard Mueller, then German bishop of the Regensburg, looks on during a religious conference at the Vatican March 11, 2010. Photo courtesy of…
-
Cardinal’s sex abuse charges raise questions about pope’s record
Pope Francis arrives to lead a Mass at the church of the Parish of San Pier Damiani at Casal Bernocchi on the southern outskirts of Rome, Italy, on May 21, 2017. Photo courtesy of Reuters/Remo Casilli Remo Casilli Pope Francis arrives to lead a Mass at the church of the Parish of San Pier Damiani…
-
In the shadow of St. Peter’s, a Mormon temple rises
ROME – In a tiny chapel a few miles from the Vatican, 40 young men and women have put on their best clothes and gathered to worship Jesus. In the simple wood-paneled room, the congregation begins singing hymns and sharing personal testimonies. But in a country where nearly 90 percent of people consider themselves Catholic,…
-
Catholic groups launch conversation about female deacons
DeaconChat highlights women who have “considered a call to the diaconate to share that discernment with the wider church.” Screenshot from Catholicwomendeacons.org DeaconChat highlights women who have “considered a call to the diaconate to share that discernment with the wider church.” Screenshot from Catholicwomendeacons.org
-
Pope Francis shakes up Vatican bioethics board
Pope Francis talks as he embraces a child during a special audience with members of the “Train of the children” at the Vatican, on June 3, 2017. Photo courtesy of Reuters/Remo Casilli Remo Casilli Pope Francis talks as he embraces a child during a special audience with members of the “Train of the children” at…
-
Vatican stargazers look for divine inspiration
The Vatican Observatory sits atop Castel Gandolfo, south of Rome. Photo courtesy of Tijl Kindt Tijl Kindt The Vatican Observatory sits atop Castel Gandolfo, south of Rome. Photo courtesy of Tijl Kindt Tijl Kindt
-
Pope Francis goes door-to-door to bless families in beach town
Pope Francis meets families while blessing houses in Ostia, on the outskirts of Rome, Italy, on May 19, 2017. Photo courtesy of Osservatore Romano Pope Francis meets families while blessing houses in Ostia, on the outskirts of Rome, Italy, on May 19, 2017. Photo courtesy of Osservatore Romano
-
Pope urges scientists ‘never to fear truth’
Father Emmanuel Carreira operates the telescope at the Vatican Observatory in Castelgandolfo, south of Rome, Italy, on June 23, 2005. The Vatican Observatory, one of the world’s oldest astronomical institutes, selects young, promising scholars for courses at the papal summer palace. Photo courtesy of Reuters/Tony Gentile Tony Gentile Father Emmanuel Carreira operates the telescope at…
-
9 Catholic groups to divest from coal, oil and gas in a bid to fight climate change
Catholic nuns plant mahogany tree saplings during a Feast of the Forest event at Cagueban town, Palawan city, western Philippines, on June 30, 2012. Photo courtesy of Reuters/Romeo Ranoco Romeo Ranoco Catholic nuns plant mahogany tree saplings during a Feast of the Forest event at Cagueban town, Palawan city, western Philippines, on June 30, 2012.…
-
Viral pontiff: Francis dances with Hasidic Jews at the Vatican
Pope Francis meets with Rabbi Edgar Gluck, Chief Rabbi of Galicia, center, during a private audience at the Vatican on May 8, 2017. Photo courtesy of L’Osservatore Romano AP Pope Francis meets with Rabbi Edgar Gluck, Chief Rabbi of Galicia, center, during a private audience at the Vatican on May 8, 2017. Photo courtesy of…