Pope names six women, six men to panel to study women deacons
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has appointed six men and six women to a commission to study the issue of women deacons, particularly their ministry in the early Church.
New interfaith gathering offers prayers for peace in Jerusalem
As dusk fell over the Old City, a group of 60 Christians and Jews and one Muslim gathered at the entrance of the Jaffa Gate for what they hope will become a monthly event of public prayer for peace.
‘We shall overcome’ in fight against abortion, says Cardinal O’Malley
Evoking a phrase long associated with the civil rights movement, Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley of Boston told an overflow crowd in Washington that "we shall overcome" in the fight against abortion.
Pope brings Gospel of ‘encounter’ to Madison Square Garden
NEW YORK (CNS) — Seeing New York for the first time in his 78 years of life, Pope Francis said he knew Madison Square Garden was an important gathering place for sporting events and concerts. For him, it was transformed into a chapel in the heart of the Big Apple.
Minnesota archbishop to preach at upcoming Phoenix Red Mass commemorating opening of legislative year
On the heels of a bitter political season, an event that asks for God’s blessing on and guidance for elected officials, lawmakers, judges and lawyers takes place Jan. 24 at St. Mary’s Basilica.
Bishops ask for peace after white nationalist rally turns deadly
By Rhina Guidos
Catholic News Service
WASHINGTON (CNS) — In the aftermath of a chaos- and hate-filled weekend in Virginia, Catholic bishops and groups throughout the...
CLC gives $60K in grants
The Catholic Leadership Circle through the Catholic Community Foundation awarded its first round of grants from an emerging group of younger diocesan philanthropists.
Poverty stems from unjust economic system, not big families, pope says
Families who have lots of children do not cause poverty, Pope Francis said. The main culprit is "an economic system that has removed the human person from its focus and has placed the god of money" as its priority instead.
Dominican brothers use ultramodern means to teach order’s ancient music
FRIBOURG, Switzerland (CNS) — Dominican Brothers Stefan Ansinger and Alexandre Frezzato are teaching people to sing 800-year-old Gregorian chant through free weekly lessons on their YouTube channel called OPChant.
Sr. Noreen Joyce, SNDdeN (1933-2016): ‘Smiling nun’ served diocesan schools, parishes with joy
As a child Sr. Noreen, SNDdeN, always dreamed of going to Arizona and running a cattle ranch. She finally made it, but it wasn’t livestock she wrangled. Her first assignment in the state was as a kindergarten teacher.
