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Holy Spirit can bring healing in divisive times, priest says at Red Mass
Those attending the 66th annual Red Mass paused from news coverage of the Supreme Court vacancy, and instead prayerfully sought God's blessing on all those involved in government positions, the law profession and the administration of justice.
St. Hubert’s girls learn how small sacrifice for CRS can save a life
The little meal that Thomas Awiapo received from Catholic Relief Services in his village school in Ghana saved his life. The students he spoke to in Philadelphia know their Rice Bowl donations will help other people profoundly.
British bishops report on meeting with pope
In "this time of turmoil," Pope Francis spent more than two hours with the bishops of England and Wales, encouraging them in turn to spend more time with their priests and faithful, the bishops said in a statement about their "ad limina" visits to the Vatican.
Calif. governor vetoes bill to extend statute of limitations
Gov. Jerry Brown said the measure, which would extend the statutes for decades for childhood sexual abuse survivors, is even broader than a similar one he opposed five years ago.
Russian Catholics hope ties won’t be affected by inter-Orthodox tensions
As plans to establish an independent Ukrainian Orthodox Church encounter complaints from Russia, Catholic leaders hope ecumenical ties will not be affected.
Catholic University students call for dean ouster over Kavanaugh tweets
UPDATED - Some at The Catholic University of America are calling for the resignation of the dean of its National Catholic School of Social Service following a series of tweets he wrote criticizing women who accused embattled Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct.
U.S. church urged to fight racism with same zeal waged for pro-life cause
The Catholic Church in the United States has a strong pro-life identity and is well-known for being passionately against abortion. But the nation's Catholic community overall does not show the same determination to stamp out racism in society, said Bishop Shelton J. Fabre.
Cranaleith celebrates 20 years of transformation and healing
The retreat and conference center, operated by the Sister of Mercy, marked its second decade by honoring several nonprofit leaders for their service.
Synod aims to help young Catholics and renew the church, cardinal says
Even before it begins on Oct. 3, the synod is seeing controversy as the cardinal leader of the global meeting of bishops disputed critiques of Archbishop Chaput, without naming him, in a press conference Oct. 1.
Women must fight clericalism to heal church, Vatican publication says
In response to current scandals, clericalism and the need for reform, Catholic women must take the initiative and make their voices be heard, according to a series of articles in a Vatican magazine.