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Way of Cross an especially strong Lenten tradition in migrant communities
In the Diocese of Fresno, several parishes stage their own versions of living Stations of the Cross with colorful costumes, long processions and large crowds of pilgrims and onlookers.
Stations of the Cross for deaf help them follow story of Jesus’ passion
Using American Sign Language, community members take turns presenting the meditations and prayers that make up the stations.
With murders up, some Salvadorans cautious during Holy Week processions
Police in some Salvadoran cities have already begun patrolling in an effort to prevent violence during Holy Week processions.
Acapulco archbishop asks criminals for Holy Week truce
"Everyone, those that live in Guerrero (state) in Acapulco, including those causing this violence, all of us are aware of the importance that the tourist season has in Acapulco," he said.
Faith groups cheer $500 million U.S. gift to climate fund
In Philippines, Bangladesh, El Salvador, Tanzania and other countries, Maryknoll missioners "are already witnessing the impacts of climate change" such as floods, droughts and loss of shoreline, said a spokesperson.
Three Franciscans indicted in Pennsylvania sexual abuse investigation
Franciscan Fathers Giles A. Schinelli, Robert J. D'Aversa and Anthony M. Criscitelli were expected to return to Pennsylvania to face the charges, said Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane.
900 Catholic guys Man Up for day of faith in Philly
St. Joseph's University hosted the eighth annual men's spirituality conference last Saturday that featured former pro quarterback Rich Gannon among a diverse slate of speakers, all to help men grow in their faith.
It’s official: Mother Teresa to be canonized Sept. 4
Mother Teresa was widely known as a living saint as she ministered to the sick and the dying in some of the poorest neighborhoods in the world. Four other new saints will also be canonized this year.
Shoots of peace, prosperity emerging in Rwanda
Catholic Relief Services staffer Pascasie Musabyemungu spoke in Philadelphia March 11 of how the agency is working in her country to improve living standards and reconcile people after the Rwandan genocide.
‘VatiLeaks’ trial resumes at Vatican
A Spanish monsignor accused of leaking confidential Vatican documents admitted in a Vatican court that he passed along confidential information to Italian journalists.