Pope thanks pharmacists for helping people during pandemic

https://youtu.be/M-HcK4GDCgM?t=230 VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis said he was called out for forgetting to thank a group of people who also are on the...

Pope: Church is made of martyrs; leaders must respond to victims’ cries

With so many women and men being killed because of their faith in Christ, the church today is a church of martyrs, Pope Francis said in a morning homily.

Sr. Mary Christine (1932-2019): BVM sister with personal, ministerial roots in Phoenix

Sr. Mary Christine entered the congregation from St. Thomas the Apostle. She returned for educational posts and ecumenical efforts.

‘Amazin’ Mets’ of ‘69 can inspire Church to evangelize, Long Island bishop writes

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. (CNS) — The New York Mets’ improbable World Series championship in 1969 can inspire the Catholic Church to a new era of evangelization, Bishop John O. Barres of Rockville Center wrote in a new pastoral letter.

Share Easter joy, defend persecuted Christians, pope says

Christians live the joy of the Resurrection when they share a smile with someone, weep with those who mourn and defend the rights of those persecuted for their faith, Pope Francis said.

‘Honor Your Mother’ a colorful, vibrant celebration of Virgin of Guadalupe

Colorful floats that featured images of the Virgin of Guadalupe and traditional matachine dancers delighted the crowd and transformed the streets of downtown Phoenix Dec. 5 as part of the 10th annual ‘Honor Your Mother’ extravaganza celebrating the patroness of the Diocese of Phoenix.

Pope, others pray as parents of Charlie Gard end legal struggle for help

MANCHESTER, England (CNS) — Pope Francis is praying for the parents of Charlie Gard after a U.S. doctor told them nothing could be done to help their son.

Vatican summit: Silence, denial are unacceptable, archbishop says

https://youtu.be/AW89d78uKEY By Cindy WoodenCatholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When presented with an accusation that a priest has sexually abused a child, “whether it’s criminal or malicious...

Pope urges officials to preserve Rome’s historic, spiritual traditions

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As the capital of Italy and center of Catholicism, the city of Rome must work with the Catholic Church to preserve and defend its rich historical and spiritual traditions, Pope Francis said.

Audit report released; bishops urged to renew vigilance ‘each day’

It cites adults who came forward with 1,455 allegations.