Pope’s Syria appeal has special urgency for Catholics in Mideast
Pope Francis' appeal to pray for peace in Syria has a particular urgency for Catholics in the region, who say their countries are most likely to suffer the brunt of any attacks on Damascus.
Diocese of Gallup, N.M., poised to file for bankruptcy protection
When James Wall was installed by the Vatican as Bishop of the Diocese of Gallup in 2009, he knew there were festering issues regarding allegations of priest sex abuse, but not to the extent that has brought the sprawling southwestern diocese to the doors of U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
U.S. bishops urge Catholics to join Day of Fasting and Prayer for Syria
In response to Pope Francis’ invitation, a local vigil will be held at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral, 6351 N. 27th Ave. Phoenix, on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., corresponding with Pope Francis’ vigil in Rome.
Pope to lead Vatican prayer vigil for peace in Syria
On the evening of Sept. 7, days before U.S. lawmakers vote on President Barack Obama's proposal for a military attack on Syria, Pope Francis will lead thousands in St. Peter's Square in a prayer vigil for peace.
Pope: To fight evil, Jesus uses humility and love, not armies
Jesus does not need an army to fight evil in the world; he uses the victorious weapons of love and humility, Pope Francis said. And Christians, likewise, should be known for bringing forth the light of Christ, not darkness, to fight the world's demons, he said.
Bishop says joblessness, exploitation denying millions ‘honor, respect’ in Labor Day statement
Millions of workers are being denied the honor and respect they deserve because of a lack of jobs, underemployment, low wages and exploitation, according to the bishop who heads the U.S. bishops' Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development.
‘Never again war!’ Pope Francis calls for day of fasting Sept. 7
Pope Francis called for a day of fasting and prayer for peace in Syria, the Middle East and throughout the world before his Angelus prayer at St. Peter's Square today.
Pope Francis names veteran diplomat Vatican Secretary of State
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Pietro Parolin, 58, a longtime official in the Vatican secretariat of state and nuncio in Venezuela since 2009, to be his secretary of state.
Western Church leaders warn against intervention in Syria
As speculation mounted about Western air strikes on Syria, a committee of U.S. bishops called for a political solution, and Catholic leaders in Europe warned military intervention could lead to an escalation of hostilities.
Construction begins on holy door for Quebec cathedral
The Archdiocese of Quebec has begun construction on a holy door for its Basilica-Cathedral Notre Dame de Quebec, the first Catholic parish in French-speaking North America.
