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Greece’s Caritas aids refugees with food, clothing, human warmth
Thousands of people fleeing Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan pass through the makeshift transit center daily at Idomeni, a Greek village -- population 120 -- on the border with Macedonia.
Louisiana religious leaders urge court to spare life of death-row inmate
The religious leaders who signed the brief "have a substantial interest in ensuring that Louisiana courts are fair and juries are not wrongfully persuaded to impose the death penalty by a prosecutor's personal interpretation of the Bible," the brief said.
Archbishop Chaput: In Philadelphia and in synod, support for Francis is obvious
In an Oct. 19 interview from Rome, Archbishop Charles Chaput said that despite an implied assertion published over the weekend, none of the bishops at the Synod of Bishops is an “opponent” of Pope Francis.
Poll shows more Americans like Pope Francis after September visit
A new survey finds among practicing Catholics, 90 percent now say they view the pope favorably, up from 83 percent in August. Among all Americans, the pope's numbers jumped to 74 percent from 58 percent.
Aid workers assess areas hit by typhoon as Philippines gets more rain
Typhoon Koppu made landfall Oct. 18 packing 108 mile-per-hour winds and pounding rains that caused chest-high flooding in some areas. Catholic Relief Services is aiding residents, 70,000 of whom were in evacuation centers.
New pastoral approach does not change doctrine, Australian archbishop says
A member of the Synod of Bishops said the ministry toward families in irregular unions must begin with bishops listening to them. A couple in a second union that is "enduring and stable and loving" is not the same "as a couple skulking off to a hotel room for a wicked weekend."
Catholics in Jerusalem praying, and hoping, for peace
Following a week that included bloody clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli security forces, the parishioners of St. Saviour Church in the Old City of Jerusalem did what they always do on Sunday: pray, mainly for peace.
Pope calls for ‘synodal’ church where all listen, learn, share mission
Marking the 50th anniversary of the Synod of Bishops, Pope Francis called for participation and joint responsibility among all Catholics and their leaders at every level of the church, with the pope as the "guarantee of unity."
Canonizing four saints, pope urges people to serve others with joy
Pope Francis called on people to replace their thirst for power with the joy of quiet and humble service, as he proclaimed four new saints, including the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux.
Catholic League football and soccer: Standings and schedules
Follow the Catholic high school sports action in CatholicPhilly.com’s Sports section each week for standings and schedules.