How Paul VI influenced one young man who now leads his home diocese
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — His voice, his outstretched hands, his boarding an airplane to meet the world — those are some of the most striking things about Blessed Paul VI that moved and inspired a young man discerning the priesthood.
Pope accepts Cardinal Wuerl’s resignation
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl as archbishop of Washington but did not name a successor.
Saints risk all for love of Jesus, pope says at canonization Mass
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Carrying Pope Paul VI’s pastoral staff and wearing the blood-stained belt of Archbishop Oscar Romero of San Salvador, Pope Francis formally recognized them, and five others, as saints of the Catholic Church.
El Salvador celebrates its first saint, whose legacy continues
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (CNS) — Near the end of his homily at a Mass just prior to St. Oscar Romero’s canonization, Jesuit Father Jose Maria Tojeira yelled to the crowd outside the Metropolitan Cathedral: “¡Viva Monsenor Romero! (Long live Archishop Romero!)”
‘Watering down’ Church teaching won’t attract young people, cardinal says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Just because some young people disagree with Catholic moral teaching, including in the area of sexuality, does not mean the Church’s teachings are unclear or should change, Cardinal Robert Sarah told the Synod of Bishops.
Actress says film captured St. Romero’s humanity, inner struggle, courage
SAN DIEGO (CNS) — Over the years, Ana Alicia has seen her past television and film work rebroadcast, introducing the actress to new generations of fans.
Church’s canon law experts convene in Phoenix
They hailed from a good 45 U.S. states plus its law-making city, five countries and, of course, Vatican City. Church law should exhibit prudent consultation, heeding the voice of God which resounds in the conscience, one keynote speaker said.
Young people called to embrace cross, become saints, say USCCB pres, VP at synod
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, used his episcopal motto — “Hail O cross, our only hope” — as the title of his speech to the Synod of Bishops on young people, the faith and vocational discernment.
Mary Anne Castranio recalled for devotion to faith, Catholic journalism
ATLANTA (CNS) — One of Mary Anne Castranio’s biggest joys came only after facing her fears.
Former nuncio claims vindication after Cardinal Ouellet’s response
Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano said he is convinced he was right to accuse Pope Francis and church officials of failing to act on accusations that then-Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick engaged in sexual misconduct and sexual harassment.
