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Be lifeline of hope for youth alienated from Church, pope tells synod
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Setting the stage for a monthlong gathering of bishops, Pope Francis urged synod fathers not to be crushed by “prophets of doom,” but to be the signs of hope and joy for which today’s young people yearn.
Poll: Pope’s favorability numbers down, and worse for handling of abuse
WASHINGTON (CNS) — With Pope Francis midway into the sixth year of his pontificate, the percentage of U.S. Catholics who view him favorably, while still strong, is noticeably down.
Retired Tucson bishop named apostolic administrator of New Mexico diocese
TUCSON, Ariz. (CNS) — Retired Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas of Tucson has been named apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Former nuncio claims Vatican official has evidence of cover-up
Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, the former nuncio to the United States who accused Pope Francis and church officials of failing to act on accusations of sexual abuse, urged a top Vatican official to release documents that would prove his allegations.
Local Church responds to crisis
The Diocese of Phoenix was in the midst of its own sexual abuse crisis more than 15 years ago and has since been proactive in providing healing for survivors plus preventative measures training for Church employees and volunteers.
Faithful pray to purify church amid newest wave of clergy scandal
“It’s important to understand we are powerless against this evil but not helpless,” Fr. John Lankeit said. “It’s not in our power to fix. The solution to what is going on in the Church is to surrender to the Lord.”
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.
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.
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.
St. Paul loses retired pastor as diocese’s Emerald Isle connection fades
The time has come to return a gift on loan from Ireland and the Diocese of Tucson nearly 50 years ago.
