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John Henry Newman, Oxford Movement scholar and Roman Catholic convert, to be canonized Sunday

October 8, 2019 No Comments

John Henry Newman is remembered in Anglicanism largely for his role as a founding member and leading tractarian of the Oxford Movement in the Church of England. He is known in Roman Catholicism as a convert and a cardinal, and in both traditions as a scholar and a priest. Newman will be canonized by the Roman Catholic church this Sunday, October 13th.

Interim Director of Anglican Centre in Rome declares, “Christ is Risen!”

January 15, 2019 3 Comments

The Very Revd Dr John Shepherd: “Christ is Risen! There has been speculation in the press and on social media about my views on the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. … It is my faith that Jesus rose from the dead and I have never denied the reality of the empty tomb.”

Gluten free bread not allowed for use during Eucharist, says Catholic Church

July 10, 2017 39 Comments

The Vatican stated on Saturday that the bread used for the Eucharist could not be entirely gluten free, although “low gluten” bread was allowable.

Vatican issues ruling on remains

October 25, 2016 16 Comments

“The ashes of the faithful must be laid to rest in a sacred place, that is, in a cemetery or, in certain cases, in a church or an area, which has been set aside for this purpose, and so dedicated by the competent ecclesial authority.” – the Vatican

Ordain Women? Surprise proposal at Vatican Synod

October 8, 2015 4 Comments

The most controversial proposal floated so far at the high-level, high-stakes Vatican summit on church teachings on the family had nothing to do with gays or divorce, but instead ordaining women — not as priests, but as deacons.

Vatican backs plan to name Roman square after Martin Luther

August 27, 2015 1 Comment

In tip to ecumenical efforts, the Vatican has announced its support to change the name of a Roman plaza to honor Martin Luther

The Vatican reaffirms Palestine’s statehood

May 14, 2015 2 Comments

… there is no denying that there is something new about yesterday’s announcement. The diplomatic agreement reached on the text and the forthcoming joint signing of it, represents an important additional step in that the “State of Palestine” name will appear in a key document of vital importance to relations between the Holy See and the Palestinians.

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John Henry Newman, Oxford Movement scholar and Roman Catholic convert, to be canonized Sunday

Interim Director of Anglican Centre in Rome declares, “Christ is Risen!”

Gluten free bread not allowed for use during Eucharist, says Catholic Church

Vatican issues ruling on remains

Ordain Women? Surprise proposal at Vatican Synod

Vatican backs plan to name Roman square after Martin Luther

The Vatican reaffirms Palestine’s statehood

RC bishop steps down; was convicted of mishandling clergy sexual abuse

Homeless invited to private tour of Vatican; surprised by Pope Francis

The Vatican discusses women’s issues, but they’re not in the room

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