VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican declared July 2 that the six bishops involved in the Society of St. Pius X’s unauthorized episcopal consecrations had incurred automatic excommunication and said its clergy “are in schism and therefore must be considered schismatics.” The decree from Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine…
WASHINGTON – Marking the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America, Pope Leo XIV has addressed a letter to the American people. The U.S. bishops are grateful to the Holy Father for his inspiring message, and for his prayers as we commemorate this milestone anniversary of our nation. …
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican declared July 2 that the six bishops involved in the Society of St. Pius X’s unauthorized episcopal consecrations had incurred automatic excommunication and said its clergy “are in schism and therefore must be considered schismatics.” The decree from Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine…
ROME (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV’s call for unity in diversity extends beyond greater communion within the Catholic Church and includes one’s wider community, some newly appointed U.S. archbishops said. Pope Leo has been a role model in a world marked by division, “to remind us we’re all brothers and sisters and see one another…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With bishops leading the way, every Christian should help build unity in the Church and the world by putting Christ at the center and drawing others near while being attentive to their needs, Pope Leo XIV said. “Communion within the Church is not built by clinging rigidly to one’s own position,…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Opening the first day of his second consistory with cardinals from around the world, Pope Leo XIV condemned war as “never blessed by God” while urging the Church’s leaders to embrace a style of listening and collaboration. The June 26 gathering marked the opening of a two-day meeting focused on the…