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Trump’s rhetoric worrying to Boston cardinal
"It's very easy to stir up resentment and to blame groups of people," Cardinal Sean O'Malley told Irish media. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said the U.S. has become "a dumping ground" for immigrants.
Pope recalls courage of WYD graphic artist who died of cancer
Pope Francis held up the life of a young man who designed the World Youth Day graphics as a gift to the church.
Brooklyn recycling center creates community while serving those in need
As the only nonprofit redemption center in New York City, Sure We Can is an economic lifeline for more than 400 people who count, sort and redeem what they've collected from the endless stream of cans and bottles that New Yorkers discard.
Phila. Jesuit priest leads prayer at convention for hopeful future
Jesuit Father William Bryon gave an invocation and led more than 20,000 people in prayer Wednesday, July 27 at the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia on the convention’s penultimate night.
Catholics urged to fast, pray for peace; group plans novena for nation
"The current civil unrest in our country, the acts of unspeakable violence in Orlando, Dallas, Baton Rouge, and in Nice, France, the violence and political instability in Turkey, and the ongoing suffering in the Middle East -- all are clear expressions of a rampant evil in our time," Bishop Libasci wrote.
World needs ‘witness of Christ’s unconditional mercy,’ says new bishop
In a liturgy packed with rich symbolism and ancient tradition, the Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Eparchy of Phoenix celebrated the enthronement of Bishop John S. Pazak as its fifth bishop.
‘The world is at war,’ but religions are not, pope says on way to Krakow
While it "is not at as organic" as past world wars, "it is organized and it is war," the pope told journalists July 27 on his flight to Krakow.
Boston cardinal encourages WYD pilgrims to embrace mercy every day
Emphasizing the World Youth Day theme focused on mercy and the Year of Mercy declared by Pope Francis, Cardinal O'Malley called on the young people in Tauron Arena July 27 to bring God's mercy to life as Jesus did.
Spread message of divine mercy, Krakow cardinal says at WYD opening
"You bring with you many experiences. You bring many desires. You speak numerous languages. But starting today, we are going to communicate with each other in the language of the Gospel -- a language of love, brotherhood, solidarity and peace."
Nuns on the Bus workshops in Philadelphia prompts dialogue on issues
The tour of women religious planned to hold three days of workshops, July 26-28, and then have a rally July 29.