Irish Bishop criticizes ‘faith-filled’ Catholics who spread fear of Muslims

DUBLIN (CNS) — An Irish bishop has criticized Catholics who identify as “faith-filled” while spreading fear and mistrust of immigrants, particularly those who are Muslims.

God conquers evil with love, forgiveness of sins, pope says at Angelus

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — God forgives sins so that joy, not sadness, can flourish once again in one’s heart, Pope Francis said.

‘Crosses for losses’ aim to bring comfort at scenes of mass shootings

This man has traveled the country for 20-some years delivering more than 26,000 crosses.

Couples invited to grow in holiness at conference to be offered in two locations...

A conference featuring three nationally known speakers plus two dynamic local priests promises to equip couples with the tools to renew their marriages.

Cardinal Pell appeals abuse convictions to Australian High Court

SYDNEY (CNS) — Cardinal George Pell, the most senior Catholic cleric to be convicted of child sexual abuse offenses, has lodged an application with Australia’s High Court to appeal his guilty verdict.

God is at work in the world, pope says at prayer service closing 2019

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — God sent His only begotten son into the world, where He continues to dwell in the hearts of men and women, “urging them to believe, to hope, despite everything, and to love by working for the good of all,” Pope Francis said.

Bishops vote to revise strategic priorities for the early 2020s

A working group of bishops identified four action-oriented priorities categorized under: evangelization, human life and dignity, vocations and protect/heal God's children.

Flying priest confronts COVID-19 [VIDEO]

A New Jersey priest flies the parameters of the Diocese of Camden with a monstrance and a statue of Mary to say a blessing against the coronavirus.

Archbishop Gomez elected USCCB president; first Latino in post

He has served as conference vice president for the past three years with his presidential post beginning once this fall assembly ends.

Church needs ‘evangelizing spouses’ to fulfill its mission, pope says

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — If many Catholics marry today without fully understanding the permanence of their bond and the grace of the sacrament, it partly is the fault of bishops and priests who did not give them the best teachers — committed married couples filled with the Holy Spirit, Pope Francis said.