An Open Letter to the Bishops of Latin America

Jul 11, 2025 17:54

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Father Clodovis Boff is the brother of the former Brazilian priest Leonardo Boff. Photo: A12

was made public in late September and addresses the obligation of Catholics to attend Mass

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

Origin and status of the document, drafting process, structure, main ideas and practical suggestions

Jun 12, 2024 05:32

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

Press Release from the Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith on the Reception of «Fiducia Supplicans»

Jan 03, 2024 12:56

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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

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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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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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An Open Letter to the Bishops of Latin America

Complete Decree in English of the Dicastery for the Clergy on the Discipline of Mass Intentions

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