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Vatican asks bishops to ensure validity of matter for Eucharist
Because the church requires certainty regarding the conditions necessary for the validity of the sacraments, the congregation offered some suggestions so that bishops can continue to "watch over the quality of the bread and wine" as well as "those who prepare these materials."
Boy choristers from Spain called ‘messengers of peace, beauty’
Since the 13th century, the Escolania de Montserrat has sung daily for pilgrims at Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey in Catalonia, Spain. This summer they brought their sacred music to New Jersey, New York, Washington, San Francisco and Pasadena, California.
Arizona couple invested in the Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great
Investiture in the order is the highest honor the church bestows on laypeople and is given in recognition of extraordinary service to the Vatican.
Four-day convocation in Orlando called ‘a journey’ for U.S. church
Sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the convocation brought together more than 3,100 lay and religious leaders from 160 dioceses and 185 national organizations. They gathered to explore the current challenges and strengths of the church and its evangelization efforts.
Churches, NGOs take Canada to court over refugee pact with U.S.
The legal challenge to the Safe Third Country Agreement between Canada and the U.S. contends that Canada cannot rely on the fairness or objectivity of the American system for granting or denying asylum to potential refugees.
Images of faith preserved at Capitol attest to role of religion in U.S.
Elaborate artwork adorns the monumental buildings in the nation's capital, depicting the beauty and grandeur of the neoclassical era that inspired these buildings. Much of this artwork illustrates virtue and features several religious figures, highlighting the influence of religion in the history of the United States.
Virginia carries out execution despite pleas inmate was mentally ill
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced hours before the execution that he would not block the death sentence from being carried out despite appeals that Morva's mental illness made it impossible for him to distinguish between delusions and reality.
Priest, 71, murdered in Mexico by robbers
Father Luis Lopez Villa, pastor of the St. Isidro Labrador Parish in the rough municipality of Los Reyes La Paz, was discovered in his home, his hands tied and stabbed in the neck.
Return of Guam archbishop would be disastrous, says coadjutor
"I think it would be a disaster if Archbishop Apuron were to return as the bishop of record," said Coadjutor Archbishop Michael J. Byrnes, because of the extent of the loss of trust among the faithful and the "widespread disarray" left behind in church operations.
Pope to beatify Colombian martyrs during visit
Vatican spokesman Greg Burke confirmed that Pope Francis will beatify Bishop Jesus Emilio Jaramillo Monsalve of Arauca and Father Pedro Ramirez Ramos. The beatification Mass will be at Catama field in Villavicencio Sept. 8.