Fatima shrine scrubbed of pilgrims on bishops’ COVID orders The Portuguese health minister allowed for the nation's bishops to come up with a way to accommodate pilgrims, but the bishops insisted against it. Blogs Jeanne Smits, Paris correspondent • May 11, 2020Jul 30, 2021
Pope praises Lisbon guidelines that allow communion to divorced and remarried Pope Francis said Cardinal Clemente's guidelines 'filled me with joy.' News Matthew Cullinan Hoffman • Jul 17, 2018Jun 18, 2021
Portuguese Cardinal declares acceptance of communion for adulterously remarried couples The cardinal cites the Pope's letter endorsing the Buenos Aires guidelines. News Matthew Cullinan Hoffman • Feb 14, 2018Jun 18, 2021
Lead Portuguese cardinal: divorced and remarried couples can ‘return to the sacramental life’ Cardinal Manuel Clemente wants clergy to use 'welcoming,' 'accompaniment,' and 'discernment.' News Matthew Cullinan Hoffman • Dec 6, 2017Jun 18, 2021