Pope: Correct view of tradition nurtures beauty, grandeur of the liturgy
The liturgy must be nurtured with care and never be neglected or abused, Pope Francis said.
Wisdom of centuries: Swedish cardinal says much to learn from church’s past
The prophecies and revelations of St. Bridget of Sweden, who lived in Rome for nearly 20 years until her death in 1373, were known for their direct reprimands to popes and princes alike, calling for an end to corruption and the start of reform within the Catholic Church.
Ethiopian bishops say ‘No more war!’ as fighting resumes
As fighting resumed in northern Ethiopia, the nation's bishops urged both parties to prioritize peace, saying women, children and the elderly had been most affected.
Pope issues new constitution, code for the Order of Malta
For the unity and greater good of the Knights of Malta, Pope Francis has promulgated a new constitution and code for the order, appointed a provisional sovereign council and called for an extraordinary general chapter to be held at the start of the new year.
Blessed John Paul I, ‘the smiling pope,’ showed God’s goodness, pope says
Beatifying Blessed John Paul I, Pope Francis praised the late pope for showing the world God's goodness and for living the Gospel without compromise.
Zero tolerance for priests guilty of abuse, pope says in interview
Calling sexual abuse "diabolical" and a "monstrosity," Pope Francis underlined there is "zero tolerance" for those in the church who are guilty of abuse.
Polarization is easy, poisonous way to react to complex world, says cardinal
Everybody loses when politics tries to poison church life and when church members use the logic of politics, said an Italian cardinal.
Polish church backs new war reparations, but stresses reconciliation
The Polish bishops' conference has cautiously endorsed new government demands for $1.29 trillion in reparations from Germany for damage during World War II, although a spokesman said the church hoped this would not impede relations between the neighboring countries.
Finding ‘the right fit’ for a Catholic high school takes discernment, time on campus
Before the Friday-night football games, prom plans and yearbook pictures find their way into a student’s repertoire, there’s a path to be discerned. It’s a path walked by eighth-graders and parents alike as they ask themselves where to begin the journey through high school.
Bishop unveils plans for new Mental Health Office at diocese’s first Mass for suicide...
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than twice as many people died in 2020 by their own hand than by someone else, and while the annual suicide rate actually dropped in 2019 and 2020 — the last years figures are available — it has risen sharply since 2000.
