Archbishop Chaput retires; pope names Bishop Perez successor
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, OFM Cap., of Philadelphia and has appointed Bishop Nelson J. Perez of Cleveland as his successor.
Smuggled out of Warsaw Ghetto, child spent five years with Catholic ‘mom’
She still peppers her Hebrew speech daily with Polish Catholic expressions, and the only prayer — Jewish or Catholic — she remembers by heart is the good-night prayer learned as a child.
Hospitality is an important ecumenical virtue, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Showing hospitality makes a person a better human being and a better Christian and is an important part of promoting Christian unity, Pope Francis said.
As Dutch parishes close, some Catholics just quit going to church
When their parish closes, some Catholics quit going to Mass and commit to "finding their own way."
March for Life theme borrows page from suffragist centennial
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The March for Life, the annual march in Washington to protest legalized abortion in the United States, is tying itself in 2020 to the women’s suffrage movement for the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote.
Pope urges South Central U.S. bishops to teach discernment, including on political issues
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Sometimes the political choices people face can seem like a choice between supporting a “snake” or supporting a “dragon,” but Pope Francis told a group of U.S. bishops their job is to step back from partisan politics and help their faithful discern based on values, said Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston.
‘9 Days for Life’ prayer, action campaign takes place Jan. 21-29
The novena offers a way to spiritually unite the faithful in prayer, even if they can't attend a local, regional or national "life" event.
Mom of twins says ‘miracle’ events led her to reject abortion, choose life
Raising her kids as a single parent is a struggle, but there is joy every day, plus help from what she calls a "village" of friends and family members.
Tiny house project fosters culture of service, helps someone in need
Students asked about moving a computer lesson on wiring a micro-house to a real one. They built the entire structure instead.
Seasoned musician inspires people to sing, raise voices ‘in honor of God’
She was the first woman to direct liturgical music for the National Black Catholic Congress, conducting a 100-voice choir at its daily Masses while writing musical scores for the string orchestra.
