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Belgian bishop renews push to ordain married men to priesthood

Bishop Johan Bonny said he discussed his proposal to ordain married men with Vatican officials. The Holy See has announced no approval or change to the Latin Church’s discipline.

Opus Dei spokesman aims to address misconceptions surrounding apostolate

In his new book, Jack Valero, the spokesman for Opus Dei in the U.K., provides an inside look at the apostolate based on the experiences of members themselves.

European data rules may allow erasure of baptismal records, EU court adviser says

The Diocese of Ghent in Belgium is contesting an individual’s request to be removed from Church records.

5 things to know about St. Francis of Assisi’s devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary

The well-known founder of the Franciscan order is considered one of the strongest Marian devotees in Church history.

The enduring appeal of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, one of France’s most beloved saints

The beloved Carmelite nun, patron saint of the missions, and youngest doctor of the Church is celebrated in the universal Church on Oct. 1.

Vatican nuncio to German bishops: Pope and Eucharist prevent a ‘Christian-flavored NGO’

In his first address to the German bishops’ plenary, Archbishop Hubertus van Megen said that no local Church outranks another.

Assisi to welcome thousands of pilgrims for 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ death

Activities surrounding the anniversary began on Sept. 24 and will run until Oct. 5.

Injured Polish priest urges ‘love,’ ‘forgiveness’ after deadly knife attack on convent

Father Adrian Mantykiewicz, who was injured in an attack that left a fellow priest dead, said “we must overcome the evil that happened here.”

More than 3,000 join March for Life in Vilnius, Lithuania

Families, young people, and international advocates joined Lithuania’s second March for Life, calling for practical support for mothers, fathers, and vulnerable people.

From foster care to Lourdes: Young convert leaves job to see pope, embrace monastic life

Among the throngs of pilgrims in Lourdes this weekend will be a 27-year-old woman who be there with a group of Cistercian nuns, hoping the visit will confirm her call to contemplative life.