At Mass, pope prays for prisoners, families

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis began his early morning Mass praying for prisoners experiencing great uncertainty and worrying about their families who cannot visit them due to lockdown measures to contain the coronavirus pandemic.

Vatican: Laity have role, but most parishes must be led by priests

The Vatican's Congregation for Clergy issued a new instruction on pastoral care that specifies the role of lay men and women in the church's mission of evangelization and offers guidance in parish reforms and restructuring.

Pope leads pilgrims in prayer for victims of mosque attack

https://youtu.be/loh57jiBPHY VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis called on Christians to unite in prayer for the victims of two mosque attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand, that left...

Tikuna deacon prepares to become first priest from Amazonian tribe

NAZARETH, Colombia (CNS) — On a Sunday morning, Dcn. Ferney Pereira was leading a prayer service in this small village’s Catholic church.

St. Joseph — in the face of mystery

At one point in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults program each year I ask participants a seemingly simple question: “Is it possible to know God?” There is usually discussion and then concern that it is an impossible question to answer.

Vigil for abuse survivors

Survivors of clerical sex abuse attend a vigil near the Vatican Feb. 21.

The right Lenten fast for you

We are seeking to be mindful of our intentions and take on fewer things with greater focus on the Lord as we await the coming of the bridegroom on Easter morning.

God’s glory is shown on the cross, pope says at audience

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The glory of God is not manifested with fanfare and applause but displayed through the love of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross, Pope Francis said.

To prevent spread of COVID-19, Hong Kong Diocese cancels Masses

Churches will be eerily empty the next two weekends and even more noticeably so on Ash Wednesday.

Experienced couples can strengthen marriage amid the sinkholes

Having a divorce in the neighborhood is like having a sinkhole in your street. Everything that seemed stable suddenly isn’t.