Catholics reminded Lent a time of self-reflection, atonement, preparation
"Behold, now is a very acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation."
Winter storm’s grip doesn’t stop ministries, outreach in Dallas Diocese
Despite the grip the historic winter storm had on north Texas, faith fueled outreach to Catholics and other community members in the Diocese of Dallas.
Word change in missal doxology takes effect on Ash Wednesday
A change in wording to the concluding doxology of orations in the Roman Missal, from "one God, for ever and ever" to "God, for ever and ever," took effect on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17.
For Lent, Congolese bishop urges helping people displaced by violence
A bishop in eastern Congo urged special humanitarian efforts during Lent, after rebel forces stormed a church during a Sunday Mass, leaving at least 30 dead and injured.
Getting COVID-19 vaccine included in Vatican employee safety regulations
The Vatican will sanction employees who refuse to get a vaccine, unless they have "proven health reasons" not to, according to a new Vatican decree.
Honoring suffering, building bridges: Papal trip to Iraq has dual focus
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing security concerns, Pope Francis is determined to visit Iraq to pay homage to Christian and other minorities persecuted for their faith and to strengthen the commitment of the overwhelming majority of Iraqi Muslims to creating a future of peace and harmony.
Chicago cobbler pivots to making religious goods during pandemic
When the pandemic forced many people to work from home last spring, business at Al's Shoe Service in Mount Prospect, outside of Chicago, almost completely dried up overnight.
Holy Land Franciscans again offer virtual Way of the Cross during Lent
The Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land launched a virtual Way of the Cross project for pilgrims during Lent because the Holy Land is not accessible for a second year in a row due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
True dialogue begins with commitment to love, pope says
Promoting sincere ecumenical dialogue can be achieved only when Christians are committed to loving their neighbors rather than viewing them with doubt or suspicion, Pope Francis said.
Severe weather prompts emergency response from church leaders as Lent begins
Below-zero temperatures, teeth-chattering wind chills and deep snow turned the southern Plains into an Arctic landscape, forcing Catholic Charities agencies to adopt emergency measures to get people to safety.
