Atlanta eucharistic congress draws vibrant family of faith

COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (CNS) -- Tens of thousands of Catholics filled the Georgia International Convention Center June 8 and 9 for the 17th annual...

Caring for one’s health has moral, spiritual dimension, says priest

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Jesuit Father Peter Clark, a bioethics professor at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia, believes Catholics have a moral obligation to care...

In Rio, Catholic leaders agree: People must be at center of policies

RIO DE JANEIRO (CNS) -- With political leaders from around the world gathering in Rio de Janeiro to discuss the future of the planet,...

Archbishop: Irish Catholics’ faith must form basis of new evangelization

DUBLIN (CNS) -- Irish Catholics' deep desire to strengthen their faith must form the basis of a radical new evangelization, said Dublin Archbishop Diarmuid...

In Rio, Catholic leaders agree: People must be at center of policies

RIO DE JANEIRO (CNS) -- With political leaders from around the world gathering in Rio de Janeiro to discuss the future of the planet,...

Year of Faith activities aimed at bringing Catholics closer to Jesus

ATLANTA (CNS) -- The Year of Faith set to begin in October will give Catholics the chance to experience a "conversion" by turning back...

Irish cardinal expresses shame for church failures about abuse victims

DUBLIN (CNS) -- As the daily theme for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress switched to reconciliation, Irish Cardinal Sean Brady told pilgrims he was...

Bishops discuss religious liberty, economy, 10-year review of charter

ATLANTA (CNS) -- During the public sessions of their spring meeting in Atlanta, the U.S. bishops received a 10-year progress report on their abuse...

Bishops agree to prepare message on work and the economy

ATLANTA (CNS) -- The U.S. bishops June 13 approved a proposal to draft a statement on work and the economy as a way to...

LCWR reform is not criticism of religious orders, archbishop says

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- A Vatican-ordered reform of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious is not directed at women's religious orders or at any...