‘Amazin’ Mets’ of ‘69 can inspire Church to evangelize, Long Island bishop writes

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. (CNS) — The New York Mets’ improbable World Series championship in 1969 can inspire the Catholic Church to a new era of evangelization, Bishop John O. Barres of Rockville Center wrote in a new pastoral letter.

Four of nation’s top high school athletes play for Catholic schools — Xavier included

Catholic school athletes were the sole winners with a pair of others named the nation's top high school athlete in their respective sport.

‘Honor Your Mother’ a colorful, vibrant celebration of Virgin of Guadalupe

Colorful floats that featured images of the Virgin of Guadalupe and traditional matachine dancers delighted the crowd and transformed the streets of downtown Phoenix Dec. 5 as part of the 10th annual ‘Honor Your Mother’ extravaganza celebrating the patroness of the Diocese of Phoenix.

Share Easter joy, defend persecuted Christians, pope says

Christians live the joy of the Resurrection when they share a smile with someone, weep with those who mourn and defend the rights of those persecuted for their faith, Pope Francis said.

Holy Week is memorial of God’s infinite mercy, pope says at audience

The Easter Triduum is a memorial to a love story "that gives us the certainty that we will never be abandoned in life's trials," he said.

Pope, others pray as parents of Charlie Gard end legal struggle for help

MANCHESTER, England (CNS) — Pope Francis is praying for the parents of Charlie Gard after a U.S. doctor told them nothing could be done to help their son.

Vatican welcomes its first family of refugees following pope’s appeal

The family of four arrived in Italy Sept. 6, the day the pope made his appeal, and in accordance with Italian law and their request for asylum, family members cannot work for six months making parish support vital.

Vatican summit: Silence, denial are unacceptable, archbishop says

https://youtu.be/AW89d78uKEY By Cindy WoodenCatholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When presented with an accusation that a priest has sexually abused a child, “whether it’s criminal or malicious...

Pope urges officials to preserve Rome’s historic, spiritual traditions

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As the capital of Italy and center of Catholicism, the city of Rome must work with the Catholic Church to preserve and defend its rich historical and spiritual traditions, Pope Francis said.

Audit report released; bishops urged to renew vigilance ‘each day’

It cites adults who came forward with 1,455 allegations.