The Catholic Register

Cardinal Müller is following the path of Martin Luther with new manifesto, Cardinal Kasper says

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 09:32:09 -0500

MUNICH, Germany – Cardinal Walter Kasper has released a criticism of Cardinal Gerhard Müller��Ƶapp “Manifesto of Faith,” accusing it of containing half-truths and blanket statements that could lead to division and confusion in the Church.

Vatican doctrinal official steps down over sexual advances to nun

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 09:16:24 -0500

VATICAN – An Austrian priest under canonical investigation stepped down as an official at the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in an effort "to limit the damage already done to the congregation and to his community," the doctrinal office said.

Pope closes Ecclesia Dei, transfers pastoral care of traditionalist Catholics to CDF

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 09:16:08 -0500

VATICAN – Pope Francis has closed the pontifical commission that had been responsible for the pastoral care of Catholics attached to the pre-Vatican II Mass, transferring the commission's tasks to a special section of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.

Vatican sources say McCarrick case not handled by full judicial process

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 09:09:15 -0500

VATICAN – While recent media reports suggest that a trial of Archbishop Theodore McCarrick is underway, Vatican sources have told CNA that his case is not being handled by a full judicial process.

Hysterectomy can be morally acceptable in limited situations, Vatican says

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 14:32:29 -0500

VATICAN – The Catholic Church teaches that sterilization is morally unacceptable, but a hysterectomy could be morally acceptable if the uterus could not sustain a pregnancy, said the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.

Pope Francis rejects German proposal for inter-communion

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 08:58:44 -0400

VATICAN – One month after Vatican and German delegates met in Rome to discuss a proposal put forward by German bishops to allow Protestant spouses in inter-denominational marriages to receive the Eucharist in certain circumstances, Pope Francis has rejected it.

New feast day to encourage maternal sense of the Church, Marian piety for the people

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Thu, 17 May 2018 08:20:00 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Catholic Church doesn’t often add new celebrations to its pretty full liturgical calendar, but this year��Ƶapp new feast day, Mary, Mother of the Church on May 21, has Catholics gearing up to mark the day or at least think a little more about Mary.

Theologians call for regular consultation of laity in church decisions

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Mon, 07 May 2018 09:50:22 -0400

VATICAN – The Catholic Church needs to seek the input, commitment and talents of all of its members if it is to be truly catholic and to evangelize effectively, said a new document from the International Theological Commission.

Salvation of souls the primary purpose of pastoral care, Doctrine of Faith prefect says

Tue, 13 Mar 2018 11:04:22 -0400

VATICAN – Promoting and defending Catholic teaching is itself a pastoral practice, said Archbishop Luis Ladaria Ferrer, S.J., the Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.