Attending Mass on Sunday night becoming new tradition for many Catholics
"It definitely provides a service," one New York pastor said. "People have come up and thanked me for the Mass."
Head of USCCB vows ‘independence’, ‘accountability’ in addressing abuse, urges Diocesan finance leaders to...
“It’s extremely important that everyone in church finance work has a disciple’s heart, especially right now,” Cardinal Daniel DiNardo said.
Today is ‘hour of the laity,’ Archbishop Gomez tells Encuentro delegates
The V Encuentro is a multiyear process of missionary work, consultation, leadership development and community building among Hispanic Catholics. Nearly 60 percent of millennial Catholics are Hispanic with Hispanics representing about 40 percent of U.S. Catholics.
Former nuncio claims Vatican official has evidence of cover-up
Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, the former nuncio to the United States who accused Pope Francis and church officials of failing to act on accusations of sexual abuse, urged a top Vatican official to release documents that would prove his allegations.
Networks, not division: Pope chooses 2019 Communications Day theme
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians must do more to make sure the media, especially social networks, are places of dialogue and respect for others, rather than instruments for highlighting differences and increasing divisions, said the prefect of the Vatican communications office.
Retired Tucson bishop named apostolic administrator of New Mexico diocese
TUCSON, Ariz. (CNS) — Retired Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas of Tucson has been named apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Love can make darkness of euthanasia disappear, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Caring for the sick, especially those near death, cannot be reduced simply to giving them medicine, but must include providing healing and comfort that gives their lives value and meaning, Pope Francis said.
Poll: Pope’s favorability numbers down, and worse for handling of abuse
WASHINGTON (CNS) — With Pope Francis midway into the sixth year of his pontificate, the percentage of U.S. Catholics who view him favorably, while still strong, is noticeably down.
Be lifeline of hope for youth alienated from Church, pope tells synod
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Setting the stage for a monthlong gathering of bishops, Pope Francis urged synod fathers not to be crushed by “prophets of doom,” but to be the signs of hope and joy for which today’s young people yearn.
Palestinian Catholic, modeling St. Francis, cares for abused animals
"I tell (my critics) God gives each one of us our mission, and there are a lot of organizations taking care of people. My mission is to take care of the animals, the most vulnerable beings in the world."
