Bishop leads Sept. 11 Mass of Thanksgiving for First Responders
The Phoenix Fire Department’s Mission Statement pledges the agency will “protect lives and property” through its various roles and that its members will “prevent harm and survive.”
Archbishop invites U.N. reps to begin dialogue on nuclear disarmament
Archbishop John C. Wester of Santa Fe, New Mexico, brought his summons to begin meaningful conversations to achieve full nuclear disarmament to the annual United Nations prayer service.
Pope joins sports summit in call for more inclusion, dignity for players
The Vatican synod hall became a stand full of cheering fans, pumping fists, clapping and shouting encouragement as instructed by Tim Shriver, chairman of Special Olympics, who led some 200 people in a group exercise.
At trial, Vatican auditor says he was shocked by misuse of funds
The Vatican auditor general said he was surprised by the lack of ethical standards demonstrated by officials considering investment opportunities, including a failed London property development deal.
Deacon provides thoughtful explanation of Christ’s real presence
In some Catholic circles -- especially academic ones -- the term "apologetics" gets little, if any, respect. It's true that some efforts at apologetics are little more than Catholic fundamentalist attempts to prove "us" right and "them" wrong.
Vatican says it restricted East Timor archbishop after abuse allegations
After a Dutch newspaper published an investigation into abuse allegations against retired Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo of Dili, the Vatican said it had become aware of the allegations several years ago and placed restrictions on him.
Pope names new members to commission for protection of minors
Pope Francis reconfirmed the leadership of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors and expanded its membership from 17 to 20 people, naming 10 new members and reappointing 10 returning members.
Helping each student shine is a spiritual work of mercy, pope says
Education is a spiritual work of mercy not because it imparts information, but because it helps another find meaning and learn to shine, Pope Francis told members of a Catholic group from Argentina.
Multiple challenges help determine Catholic agencies’ response in Africa
A humanitarian official who works in Southern Africa said churches must offer a unified regional response to the problems crippling development in the region.
Hurricane Ian leaves catastrophe in Florida, Cuba, millions without power
It's too early to tell the extent of Hurricane Ian's damage in the Catholic dioceses of Venice and St. Petersburg or the rest of the Sunshine State for that matter, but President Joe Biden in a Sept. 29 news conference said it is likely to rank as "one of the deadliest hurricanes in Florida history."
