St. Blaise and the Enduring Tradition of Throat Blessings
The beloved blessing of the throats on the feast of St. Blaise has outlasted empires, plagues and revolutions — proving that some traditions truly stand the test of time. The Feast of St. Blaise is one of the most widespread pieces of popular saintly devotion to survive in contemporary liturgy. From small suburban parishes to […]
St. Blaise and the Enduring Tradition of Throat Blessings
The beloved blessing of the throats on the feast of St. Blaise has outlasted empires, plagues and revolutions — proving that some traditions truly stand the test of time. The Feast of St. Blaise is one of the most widespread pieces of popular saintly devotion to survive in contemporary liturgy. From small suburban parishes to […]
Italian Cardinal Named Head of Vatican Bank Oversight
Cardinal Giuseppe Petrocchi, the retired archbishop of L’Aquila, succeeds Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, the retired archbishop of Vienna. Cardinal Giuseppe Petrocchi, the retired archbishop of L’Aquila, Italy, has been appointed president of the Cardinalitial Commission of the Institute for the Works of Religion (IOR), commonly known as the Vatican bank. Petrocchi succeeds Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, the […]
Italian Cardinal Named Head of Vatican Bank Oversight
Cardinal Giuseppe Petrocchi, the retired archbishop of L’Aquila, succeeds Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, the retired archbishop of Vienna. Cardinal Giuseppe Petrocchi, the retired archbishop of L’Aquila, Italy, has been appointed president of the Cardinalitial Commission of the Institute for the Works of Religion (IOR), commonly known as the Vatican bank. Petrocchi succeeds Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, the […]
Abuse Survivor Tells Pope Leo XIV: ‘I Didn’t Hold Back’
“I told him about the abuse,” David Ryan said. “I did get a feeling of being listened to and being understood.” A victim of clerical sexual abuse from Ireland shared his story in a private meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Monday. David Ryan, who was sexually abused by a Catholic priest […]
Abuse Survivor Tells Pope Leo XIV: ‘I Didn’t Hold Back’
“I told him about the abuse,” David Ryan said. “I did get a feeling of being listened to and being understood.” A victim of clerical sexual abuse from Ireland shared his story in a private meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Monday. David Ryan, who was sexually abused by a Catholic priest […]
Pope Leo XIV: Consecrated Life Must Be Leaven of Peace
The pontiff urged consecrated men and women to witness to God’s presence in a world where faith and daily life often drift apart. Pope Leo XIV on Monday urged consecrated men and women to serve as “leaven of peace” and a “sign of hope” as he celebrated Mass for the feast of the Presentation of […]
Pope Leo XIV: Consecrated Life Must Be Leaven of Peace
The pontiff urged consecrated men and women to witness to God’s presence in a world where faith and daily life often drift apart. Pope Leo XIV on Monday urged consecrated men and women to serve as “leaven of peace” and a “sign of hope” as he celebrated Mass for the feast of the Presentation of […]
SSPX Plans Bishop Consecrations Without Rome’s Approval
The plan threatens to harden a decades-old split between the traditionalist group and the Vatican. The Priestly Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) announced Monday that it plans to consecrate new bishops on July 1 even without authorization from the Holy See, a move that would likely lead to automatic excommunication of all the bishops […]
SSPX Plans Bishop Consecrations Without Rome’s Approval
The plan threatens to harden a decades-old split between the traditionalist group and the Vatican. The Priestly Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) announced Monday that it plans to consecrate new bishops on July 1 even without authorization from the Holy See, a move that would likely lead to automatic excommunication of all the bishops […]
