Faith

John Paul I takes first step to sainthood as book tries to debunk conspiracies

cns@catholicnews.com (Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service) — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 16:49:31 -0500

VATICAN CITY – Two women may hold the key to clearing up questions still surrounding the death of Pope John Paul I and speed his journey to canonization.

Pope puts John Paul I on path to sainthood, declares him 'venerable'

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 08:41:08 -0500

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis recognized that Pope John Paul I, who served only 33 days as pope, lived the Christian virtues in a heroic way and has put him on the path to sainthood.

For John Paul I, being a bishop was central to papacy, cardinal says

Fri, 26 Aug 2016 09:15:39 -0400

VATICAN CITY – The life of Pope John Paul I is not a closed chapter in the history of the popes but a reminder of the church's mission to serve with simplicity, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state.

Intrigue among the incense

ruane@catholicregister.org (Ruane Remy, The Catholic Register) — Thu, 01 May 2014 20:00:00 -0400

TORONTO - A smoky stage and the distinct scent of incense set the scene for the Vatican in 1978. It��Ƶapp a place where “everything is confidential and nothing is secret,” according to the sharp-witted play The Last Confession.