How many Catholics are there in the world? Vatican releases 2025 statistics

Mar 22, 2025 22:38

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German Catholic Church

Dicasteries•Documents

Vatican’s Yes to “Pastoral” Blessings on Homosexuals and Divorced, No to Liturgical or Semi-Liturgical Blessings

The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith’s “Fiducia Supplicans” Declaration on the pastoral meaning of the blessings

Dec 18, 2023 23:36

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries•Documents

Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith Confirms that Catholics Cannot Be Members of Freemasonry

Response of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith to the petition of Bishop Julito Cortes of Dumaguete, the Philippines, for a “better pastoral approach” regarding Catholic faithful’s adherence to Freemasonry.

Nov 15, 2023 17:32

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Dicasteries•Documents•Vatican City

Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith Responds to Doubts Regarding Baptism of Transexuals and Homosexuals as Godparents in Sacraments

Official response to some questions on the possible participation in the Sacraments of Baptism and Marriage by transexuals and homo-affective persons.

Nov 10, 2023 17:51

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Documents•Local Church

USA: Two Bishops Publish Letter on Gender Ideology (Full Text)

The Letter is signed by the Archbishop of San Francisco and the Bishop of Oakland, a Jesuit as Pope Francis.

Oct 24, 2023 17:12

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Documents•Pope Francis

Pope Francis Explains The Art of Communicating Cordially

“Speaking with the heart.” Message for this year’s 57th World Day of Social Communications.

Jan 25, 2023 15:41

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Cardinal Parolin gives details on Pope in Vatican and raises junctur...
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«I’m Living a Time of Healing»: This Is the State of the Pope...
According to the Doctor attending him, the Pope has managed to recov...
Pope Francis does not accept Cardinal Koch’s resignation: coul...
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Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” sequel to begin filmi...
Returning alongside Caviezel are Maia Morgenstern, who portrayed Mar...

This is the new archivist and librarian of the Holy Roman Church chosen by Pope Francis

The Vatican Library and Archives hold some of the most precious manuscripts and records in the world, spanning centuries of Church history, diplomacy, and theological thought. The role of the Archivist and Librarian of the Holy Roman Church is not merely custodial but deeply intertwined with the Church’s mission to preserve and disseminate knowledge.

«I’m Living a Time of Healing»: This Is the State of the Pope’s Health After a Week in the Vatican

According to the Doctor attending him, the Pope has managed to recover his voice a little more and is increasingly less dependent on oxygen. The limited mobility of the Pope’s arm, also very evident on Sunday, March 23, when he reappeared in public, is due to a blow sustained before his admission to the Hospital.

How many Catholics are there in the world? Vatican releases 2025 statistics

Vice President Vance’s Full Speech at National Catholic Prayer Breakfast

On the Duty to Respect the Good Reputation of the Deceased in the Matter of Abuse: Response from the Dicastery for the Interpretation of Legislative Texts

Explanatory Note Regarding the Faculties to Preach and Hear Confessions in the Territory of the Diocese of Rome During the Jubilee 2025

“The Christian Image of Man,” Unpublished Text That Benedict XVI Authorized Be Published After His Death

The Bishop of Rome: Primacy and Synodality. Summary, ideas and proposals of a new Vatican document

Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issues new clarification on blessings to gay and irregular couples

Vatican’s Yes to “Pastoral” Blessings on Homosexuals and Divorced, No to Liturgical or Semi-Liturgical Blessings

Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith Confirms that Catholics Cannot Be Members of Freemasonry

Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith Responds to Doubts Regarding Baptism of Transexuals and Homosexuals as Godparents in Sacraments

USA: Two Bishops Publish Letter on Gender Ideology (Full Text)

Pope Francis Explains The Art of Communicating Cordially