World News
In lieu of visit, pope makes major donation to South Sudan charities
With a trip to South Sudan postponed indefinitely, Pope Francis is sending close to a half-million dollars to help two church-run hospitals, a teacher training center and farming projects for families as a way to show the people there his solidarity and support.
Holiness means being open to God, pope says
Being a saint doesn't require spending long hours in prayer, but rather living life open to God in good times and in bad, Pope Francis said.
Melkite Catholic Church elects new patriarch, a native of Syria
Melkite leaders elected Bishop Joseph Absi June 21, one day after his 71st birthday. A native of Damascus, Syria, he has served as patriarchal vicar in the Archdiocese of Damascus since 2007.
Pope pays tribute to Italian priests who served poor, marginalized
Pope Francis paid homage to two Italian priests who were known for persevering in their priestly ministry despite facing opposition, even from within the church.
Pope accepts early resignation of Vatican’s first independent auditor
Just two years after being hired to help with the Vatican's efforts in finance reform, Libero Milone -- the Vatican's first independent auditor who answered only to the pope -- handed a request for his resignation to Pope Francis.
Indonesian priests seek Vatican help in row with bishop over church funds
Representatives of the priests met Archbishop Antonio Filipazzi, the outgoing apostolic nuncio in Indonesia to call on the Vatican to help them achieve their demand that Bishop Hubertus Leteng heed their calls for an overhaul of how the diocese is run.
Manila Archdiocese collects blood to mark Cardinal Tagle’s 60th birthday
"I think the best gift is to help save or extend somebody's life, that's why we have this blood donation drive," Father de Claro said.
Pope: Don’t pretend to be teens; help youths see blessings of adulthood
The belief that youthfulness is a model of success "is one of the most dangerous 'unwitting' menaces in the education of our adolescents" that hinders their personal growth because "adults have taken their place," the pope said.
Lebanese cardinal praises new law that paves way for elections
Cardinal Bechara Rai said the long-awaited law "rescued the country from a political crisis that would have had severe repercussions on the national sectors."
English cardinal after mosque attack: ‘Repudiate hatred and violence’
Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster issued a statement following the fourth terror attack in the United Kingdom in the past three months.