Third ‘restoration’ of Catholic artwork in Spain sparks outrage, hilarity

OVIEDO, Spain (CNA/EWTN News) — In the third known act of egregious artistic restoration of Spanish Catholic art in recent history, a 15th century statue of Christ and Mary has been given a fresh  — and loud  — coat of paint, simultaneously sparking hilarity and outrage online.

Anniversary of 9/11 marked with moments of silence, prayer, Masses

A pre-Mass procession included a ceremonial flag for every New York City firefighter killed that day and an American flag “in remembrance of all who died that day.”

Pope to convene world meeting on abuse prevention with bishops’ leaders

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis is calling the presidents of every Catholic bishops’ conference in the world to Rome Feb. 21-24 to discuss the prevention of the abuse of minors and vulnerable adults.

Cardinal to meet with pope to discuss resignation as Washington archbishop

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Saying that the best way to serve the Catholic Church as it moves into the future, Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington announced he plans to meet soon with Pope Francis to discuss the resignation that he submitted three years ago when he turned 75, as required by canon law.

U.S. bishops tell pope abuse scandal ‘lacerated’ the Church

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The leaders of the U.S. bishops’ conference said they shared with Pope Francis how the Church in the United States has been “lacerated by the evil of sexual abuse.”

One year later, ‘Together Let Us Go Forth’ effort uniting faithful for diocese’s future

“All of us are recipients of the faith. We didn’t pay for it. It was a gift.” Diocesan leaders are asking the faithful to pay that gift forward.

Carolinas brace for hurricane; seminary dedication is set to go on

See the pictures. Download the Prayer for Disaster Relief. Check out the seminarians.

Loyola University bestows alumni award on St. Francis Xavier principal

The Damen Award, named for Loyola University's first president, Jesuit Father Arnold J. Damen, is among the campus's highest honors.

Path to healing starts with seeking forgiveness, Cardinal Wuerl says

A "Season of Healing" for sexual abuse survivors is underway in the Archdiocese of Washington.

Catholic Charities distributes disaster relief to areas hit by Florence

Although the storm was downgraded from a hurricane to a Category 1 tropical storm, it still damaged tens of thousands of homes and left plenty without power.