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Atlanta Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, right, Concelebrates Mass during the "Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The Joy of the Gospel in America" July 2 in Orlando, Fla. Bishops should look at ways to help verify and guarantee the validity and worthiness of the bread and wine used for the celebration of the Eucharist, the Vatican said in a recent document.

Q-and-A on the Vatican's recent instruction on bread, wine for Communion

WASHINGTON – The Vatican recently published a circular letter, "On the bread and wine for the Eucharist," sent to diocesan bishops at the request of Pope Francis. Dated June 15 – the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ – the letter was made public by the Vatican July 8.

Pope Francis declared a new category of Christian life suitable for consideration of beautification called "offering of life" July 11.

Pope Francis creates new path to beatification under ‘offering of life’

VATICAN CITY – On Tuesday Pope Francis declared a new category of Christian life suitable for consideration of beatification called “offering of life” – in which a person has died prematurely through an offering of their life for love of God and neighbour.

People walk in front of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Bogota, Colombia, March 1. Vatican spokesman Greg Burke confirmed July 7 that Pope Francis will beatify Bishop Jesus Emilio Jaramillo Monsalve of Arauca and Father Pedro Ramirez Ramos during his September visit to the South American nation.

Pope Francis to beatify Colombian martyrs during September visit

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis will beatify a priest and a bishop martyred in Colombia when he visits the country in September, a Vatican spokesman said.

In a letter issued at the request of Pope Francis, the Vatican denounced abuses against the Eucharist and "lack of respect in the sacred sphere," and reiterated existing norms regarding the Eucharist at Mass.

Vatican calls on bishops to prevent Eucharistic abuse in their dioceses

VATICAN CITY – In a new letter to bishops, the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments denounced abuses against the Eucharist and "lack of respect in the sacred sphere," and reiterated existing norms regarding the Eucharist at Mass.

Venerable Hanna Chrzanowska, a Polish nurse and nursing instructor who died from cancer in 1973, among causes advancing toward sainthood.

Twentieth century Polish nurse among causes advancing toward sainthood

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis on Friday approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of the Venerable Hanna Chrzanowska, a Polish nurse and nursing instructor who died from cancer in 1973, paving the way for her beatification.

The recently published study from Vanderbilt University is the latest in a long line of studies that shows that church attendance is good for your health.

Attending church is good for your health. Now what?

The latest in a long line of studies, now numbering in the hundreds, if not thousands, shows that church attendance is good for your health.

"The Art of Dying," written shortly after the the Black Plague swept through Europe, got a facelift recently.

'The Art of Dying' gets a facelift 600 years later

LONDON, England – In the 14th century, approximately one third of the population of Europe - or anywhere from 75 million to 200 million people - was wiped out due to what became known as the Black Death.

Reformed, Catholic, Lutheran and Methodist leaders look on in St. Mary's City Church in Wittenberg, Germany, as the Rev. Chris Ferguson, World Communion of Reformed Churches general secretary, signs the declaration expressing Reformed churches' support for the Catholic-Lutheran Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification.

Reformed churches endorse Catholic-Lutheran accord on key Reformation dispute

PARIS – Amid ceremonies this year marking the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, one of Protestantism’s leading branches has officially said it now agrees with the Vatican on the main issue at the root of its split from the Roman Catholic Church half a millennium ago.

Joaquin Navarro-Valls, who served as director of the Vatican press office from 1984-2006, speaks during a Vatican press conference in this 2014 file photo. He died July 5.

Joaquin Navarro-Valls, former Vatican spokesman, dies of cancer

VATICAN CITY – Joaquin Navarro-Valls, who spent 22 years as director of the Vatican press office, died at home in Rome July 5 at age 80 following a battle with pancreatic cancer.

In his most recent prayer video, Pope Francis dedicates the month of July to praying for those distant from the faith.

Pope dedicates July to praying for those distant from the faith

VATICAN CITY – In his prayer video for the month of July, Pope Francis has asked Christians to join him in praying for those who have strayed from the faith, providing hope to them through the witness of our joy and actions.

Cardinal Joachim Meisner, one of four cardinals who submitted the "dubia" to Pope Francis regarding 'Amoris Laetitia' passed away July 5 at the age of 83.

Cardinal Joachim Meisner, one of four 'dubia’ cardinals, dies at age 83

BAD FUSSING, Germany – Cardinal Joachim Meisner, archbishop emeritus of Cologne, Germany and one of four cardinals who sent the "dubia" to Pope Francis last year, passed away Wednesday morning at the age of 83.

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