Poll: Pope’s favorability numbers down, and worse for handling of abuse
WASHINGTON (CNS) — With Pope Francis midway into the sixth year of his pontificate, the percentage of U.S. Catholics who view him favorably, while still strong, is noticeably down.
Be lifeline of hope for youth alienated from Church, pope tells synod
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Setting the stage for a monthlong gathering of bishops, Pope Francis urged synod fathers not to be crushed by “prophets of doom,” but to be the signs of hope and joy for which today’s young people yearn.
Palestinian Catholic, modeling St. Francis, cares for abused animals
"I tell (my critics) God gives each one of us our mission, and there are a lot of organizations taking care of people. My mission is to take care of the animals, the most vulnerable beings in the world."
‘Every Life: Cherished, Chosen, Sent’ is theme of Respect Life Month
The theme highlights our call to build a culture of life as missionary disciples.
Open skies: Vatican Observatory preparing public stargazing tour
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When people ask why the Vatican has an observatory, one Jesuit priest says it’s because it cannot afford a particle accelerator.
Vatican reviewing McCarrick case, vows to pursue truth no matter what
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Promising a thorough review of how the Vatican handled allegations of sexual misconduct by former Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, the Vatican acknowledged that what happened may fall short of the procedures that are in place today.
Young U.S. religious woman talks to synod about ‘accompaniment’
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The first person under 30 to address the Synod of Bishops was Sr. Briana Santiago, a 27-year-old member of the Apostles of the Interior Life from San Antonio.
Historic day for Byzantine Catholics as Phoenix Eparchy’s cathedral marks 50 years
St. Stephen Byzantine Catholic Cathedral, the cathedral for the Phoenix-based Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Catholic Eparchy, celebrated 50 years of serving the faithful with a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy Sept. 30.
How Paul VI influenced one young man who now leads his home diocese
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — His voice, his outstretched hands, his boarding an airplane to meet the world — those are some of the most striking things about Blessed Paul VI that moved and inspired a young man discerning the priesthood.
‘Humanae Vitae’ a gift from Blessed Paul VI, says visiting bishop
FLAGSTAFF — Pope Paul VI gave to the world a beautiful gift in 1968, “and the gift he gave us was ‘Humane Vitae,’” said Bishop James S. Wall of Gallup, New Mexico, during a Sept. 15 presentation of “The Wisdom of Pope Paul VI” at San Francisco de Asís.
