Pilgrim groups prepare to bring witness to World Youth Day in Poland
Roughly 10 groups from the Diocese of Phoenix are among the untold numbers of Catholics making their way to Krakow, Poland.
Bishop from Anglican tradition, former chaplain to queen, to be received into Catholic Church
SHREWSBURY, England (CNS) — A former chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II is to be received into the Catholic Church.
Vatican, LCWR announce successful conclusion of process to reform group
The Vatican approved new statutes and bylaws for the U.S. Leadership Conference of Women Religious, ending a seven-year process of investigating the group and engaging in dialogue with its officers to ensure greater harmony with church teaching.
Sandwiches for homeless changing lives of recipients, parishioners alike
WASHINGTON (CNS) — While driving to work with his son, Eric Von Gay, Sr. noticed a homeless man walk out of his tent to look for food in the grass. That’s when Eric Gay, Jr. got the idea to “keep what Father Bill started.”
NRB: Change in Church’s culture, including bishops, needed to end abuse
WASHINGTON (CNS) — More committees are not the answer to stop the abuse of children and vulnerable adults by clergy, said an Aug. 28 statement by the National Review Board, which is charged with addressing clerical sexual misconduct in the Catholic Church.
Rite of Election puts hundreds on path to full communion as Catholics
It launches a final 40-day period of more intense preparation for the catechumens — now known as “the elect” — to receive the sacraments.
Life and Dignity of the Human Person [VIDEO]
During respect life month, learn from key leaders in the U.S. Church as they discuss the dignity of the human person and our right to life.
Vocations Awareness Week
A dozen or so priests and women religious silently kicked it off a bit early on St. Vincent de Paul's main campus.
Pro-lifers carve space for themselves at Women’s March
WASHINGTON (CNA/EWTN News) — Amid signs proclaiming “Keep Your Rosaries Off My Ovaries,” “#IstandWithPlannedParenthood”, and a host of other homemade posters ranging from the snarky to the explicit at the Women’s March on Washington, pro-life women staked a spot in support of women’s dignity — and against abortion.
Homeless, poor get star treatment at Vatican movie premiere
A movie premiere at the Vatican is not your typical star-studded event, but did include those Pope Francis, the film's main star, deemed to be celebrities.
