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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The clerical abuse crisis and the “crisis of credibility” it created for the U.S. bishops have led to serious divisions within the U.S. Church and to a temptation to look for administrative solutions to problems that go much deeper, Pope Francis told the U.S. bishops.

A young Arizona dad was among the repeat "attenders" and encouraged younger brothers to come. "It was a great experience for me when I came in 2013. It's a great place to encounter a lot of people, and we're all here to encounter Christ," he said.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Urging world leaders to take steps to ensure the physical, psychological and spiritual growth of children, Pope Francis acknowledged the Church’s failure to protect children.

More than 118,000 people had already signed up to pray this novena, which began Jan. 14.

Several thousand people of all ages turned out from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa and Missouri for the annual march in downtown Chicago.

WASHINGTON (CNS) — The supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus, calling the organization “an American Catholic cultural icon,” said senators have no business questioning a federal judicial nominee’s membership in the Knights over its support for Church teaching on abortion and same-sex marriage.

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Although the weeklong retreat for U.S. Catholic bishops emphasized quiet reflection, several bishops spoke out after it wrapped up Jan. 8 with positive reaction about it and to give shoutouts to the retreat leader, Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa, who has preached to popes and top officials of the Roman Curia for nearly 40 years.

Young people who participated in the 2019 March for Life say they are on a mission to be a voice for the voiceless and end abortion.

World Youth Day pilgrims arrive in Panama filled with faith and enthusiasm.