Alarmed by the inertia of the clergy and the crisis of faith, the Pope urges the Roman Church to break the routine
Pope Francis has urged the Roman clergy to break free from routine and engage actively with the changing times to revitalize religious practice and outreach.
Catholic Clinic Cannot Prohibit Chief Physician from Performing Abortions
In a dispute regarding abortions at a Catholic hospital in Lippstadt, Chief Physician Joachim Volz has won the right to perform them both in the clinic and in his practice.
Ash Wednesday β Lent Begins
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of penance and preparation for the celebration of Easter.
Saint Hyginus - martyr, pope who introduced mandatory godparenthood in baptism
Saint Hyginus, elected as pope in 138 AD, faced heretical challenges and restructured Church services while introducing the practice of mandatory godparenthood in baptism.