Faith

Pope Francis: It's good for young people to study Latin

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 10:35:09 -0500

VATICAN – In a message to the Pontifical Academies on Tuesday, Pope Francis praised the study of Latin, especially for young people, and encouraged scholars and teachers to promote its study as a positive guide for students as they navigate life.

Pope praises 'beautiful, complex' diversity of Catholic Churches in India

Wed, 11 Oct 2017 08:56:40 -0400

VATICAN – Pope Francis on Tuesday said the variety of Catholic Churches and rites in India is a richness for the country that ought to be strengthened, and as a means of doing so, he expanded the reach of one of the country's indigenous Churches.

Vatican approves special Fatima feast day Mass for Latin Rite

cna-ewtn@catholicregister.org (CNA/EWTN News) — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 08:50:00 -0400

VATICAN CITY – The Vatican office which governs the use of the extraordinary form of the Roman rite has given priests permission to say a special Mass for the feast of Our Lady of Fatima this year, noting the importance of the apparition's centenary.

Preparing for Easter a time of joy for Eastern Catholics

Fri, 03 Apr 2015 10:00:00 -0400

VATICAN CITY - Joy is not a word people usually associate with strict fasting and penance — unless they are Eastern-rite Catholics.