Medjugorje: A Closer Look at the Vatican’s Cautious Ruling
COMMENTARY: ‘The Nihil obstat indicates that the faithful can receive a positive encouragement for their Christian life through this spiritual proposal.’
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What You Need to Know About New Vatican Norms on Supernatural Phenomena
ANALYSIS: At the core of the new document is a new way of classifying supernatural events.
What’s the Deal With Holy Week? 9 Things to Know and Share
COMMENTARY: ‘In Holy Week,’ says Pope Francis, ‘we live the crowning moment of this journey, of this plan of love that runs through the entire history of the relations between God and humanity.’
Being Precise About Catholic Church Teaching on Hell
COMMENTARY: The three most recent popes — St. John Paul II, Benedict XVI and Francis — have taken the optimistic view.
Zoroastrianism: A Catholic Explainer
Although the biblical Magi are often identified as Zoroastrians, this is not certain.
5 Things to Know About the Pope, St. Vincent of Lérins and Doctrinal Development
St. Vincent believed in both doctrinal development and continuity, tethered to the teaching of Christ and the apostles.
7 Things to Know and Share About Blessings
What is a blessing? Who (or what) can be blessed? And what effect do blessings have?
What the Pope Just Did With the 21 Coptic Martyrs Is Historic and Rare — But Not Unprecedented
How will the 21 martyrs be viewed in the Catholic Church? Into what category will they be put?
More People Are Demanding to Be ‘Debaptized’ — Here’s What’s Wrong With That
When you get baptized, an indelible spiritual mark is put on your soul, and nothing can remove this.
Our Lady of Guadalupe: 6 Things to Know and Share
Dec. 12 is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
