by CathNews New Zealand | Apr 29, 2025 | 9th, Uncategorized
A Vatican official told the ABC that taking pictures of, or with, the deceased Pontiff was “frowned upon”. Officials intervened when people were seen taking selfies on their phones. And yet, as huge crowds streamed through the basilica, many choose to do...
by CathNews New Zealand | Apr 24, 2025 | 9th, Uncategorized
Pope Francis had written the preface to a book in Italian by Cardinal Angelo Scola titled Awaiting a New Beginning: Reflections on Old Age. The book is scheduled to be available on April 24. “We must not be afraid of old age; we must not fear embracing becoming old,...
by CathNews New Zealand | Apr 22, 2025 | 9th, Uncategorized
Fr Rohan Silva, chairperson of the Oblate Centre for Society and Religion (CSR), said on April 16 that a 13-page document detailing overlooked evidence was sent to authorities. “All those responsible for the attacks must be identified, and justice must be delivered to...
by CathNews New Zealand | Apr 17, 2025 | 9th, Uncategorized
Pope Francis recently authorised the promulgation of decrees concerning six people, including recognition of the “heroic virtues” of Gaudi, who has been nicknamed “God’s architect”. Born in 1852, Antoni Gaudí i Cornet accepted the task of directing the project of the...
by CathNews New Zealand | Apr 15, 2025 | 9th, Uncategorized
The Vatican’s Dicastery for the Clergy recently issued a decree updating the Church’s norms governing Mass intentions and stipends. Pope Francis has approved the decree, which replaces the 1991 instruction Mos Lugiter, and which will take effect on Easter Sunday....
by CathNews New Zealand | Apr 11, 2025 | 9th, Uncategorized
“In determining our electoral choices, Australian Catholics search always to uphold the sanctity of life, protect the vulnerable, support and strengthen families, promote the common good and foster a just society where all Australians can thrive,” the statement noted....
