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Don’t compromise on protecting minors from abuse, pope says
Problems and conflicts must never be swept under the rug, he also said, because they can be resolved only through openness and dialogue.
Bishop Bambera: Christians can be models of unity in divisive time
Speaking at an event during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, the bishop of Scranton envisioned Christians of all traditions coming together for prayer and to work together on a variety of activities for the common good.
Sharing ‘fake news’ makes one an accomplice in evil, pope says
People have a responsibility to check the source of what they share on social media to ensure it is not "fake news" designed to further prejudices or increase fear, Pope Francis said.
USCCB president calls for prayer after pair of school shootings
UPDATED - In a statement released Jan. 23 after the second shooting in two days, Cardinal DiNardo, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, said Christians experience the pain of the family and friends of the victims "as if it were our own."
Teen moms find skills and sisterhood at St. Vincent’s
The Mother-Baby residential program, an outreach of Catholic Social Services, provides housing, education and life skills for at-risk young women, preparing them for the challenges of parenthood.
Virginia Catholics discuss how to face ‘sin of racism,’ dismantle it
Just over five months after a violent white supremacy rally shook Charlottesville -- and the nation -- to its core, more than 80 area Catholics gathered to discuss racism and how to face it, dismantle it and advance toward equality for all.
Local Hispanic Catholics nearing final steps of V Encuentro process
Archbishop Chaput joined hundreds of Latino clergy, religious and lay leaders Jan. 20 for a day-long session in the multi-year process of planning for the future of Hispanic Catholic ministry in the U.S.
Bishops consider plans to revitalize appeal of a Catholic education
Catholic bishops are looking to transform Catholic schools in response to decades of declining enrollment. "It's a matter of preparing the whole person for college and for heaven," said one bishop.
Fourth annual OneLife LA draws thousands to celebrate life at all stages
The crowd gathered for the fourth annual OneLife LA Jan. 20 at Los Angeles State Historic Park in downtown Los Angeles to celebrate "the beauty and dignity of every human life from conception to natural death."
In-flight nuptials: Pope didn’t glide over church requirements
Pope Francis' decision to convalidate the marriage of two flight attendants in the air sent waves of turbulence through the Catholic blogosphere, where respected canon lawyers and pastors raised serious questions about the pope sending a message that marriage wasn't so serious.