Adoration, pondering life’s bigger questions led him to seminary to serve God as a...
Deacon Harold Escarcega, the fourth of five children, was homeschooled in his younger years but attended high school at Veritas Preparatory Academy. During his junior year there, he started asking himself questions.
From ‘cultural Catholic’ to preparing for ordination to the priesthood
Growing up in Glendale, Deacon Marvin Soto’s family was what he described as culturally Catholic.
Pope announces new cardinals, including U.S. Bishop McElroy
Pope Francis announced he will create 21 new cardinals Aug. 27, including 68-year-old Bishop Robert W. McElroy of San Diego, California.
Pope encourages Cursillo members to build unity, share Gospel
Members of the Cursillo movement are called to share their experience of faith and God's love by building up the unity of the Catholic Church and showing others the joy of faith, Pope Francis said.
A Mass is said for children who suffered double loss in Uvalde shooting
At a May 26 Mass, the Catholic community of Sacred Heart Church in Uvalde, Texas, comforted the four children of Joe and Irma Garcia.
Pope names members to worship congregation
Pope Francis has appointed new members of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments, including Chicago Cardinal Blase J. Cupich.
Could Julia Greeley be one of church’s first Black American saints?
A white marble tomb stands to the left of the altar in Denver's Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. It is the only tomb in the whole of the building.
Winona-Rochester, Minn., bishop retires; Bishop Barron is named successor
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop John M. Quinn of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, and named as his successor Auxiliary Bishop Robert E. Barron of Los Angeles.
Cardinal days of August: Pope’s pick for cardinals wasn’t the only surprise
For many people in Rome, Pope Francis' decision to schedule a consistory to create new cardinals in August was more surprising than the men he chose to receive the red hat.
Pope’s trip to L’Aquila raises questions about papal resignations
When the Vatican announced Pope Francis would travel to L'Aquila in central Italy Aug. 28 to open a seven-centuries-old celebration of forgiveness, people on social media began speculating that the pope would resign.
