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Pope offers message for World Day of Prayer for Vocations
The theme, "Called to build the human family," looks at the meaning of "vocation" within the context of "a church that listens to God and to the world."
Kentucky diocese to restore Communion under both species
Communion from the chalice, as well as on the tongue, will again be options in a western Kentucky diocese beginning on the feast of Corpus Christi, amid the national eucharistic revival.
Healing, forgiveness seen in execution’s aftermath
The maker of the documentary film "An American Tragedy" witnessed the transformation of a convicted killer and reconciliation with his victim's family, before his own execution.
Word on Fire addresses sex allegation, employee firing
The media ministry founded by Bishop Robert Barron said May 2 it had fired an employee possibly over an incident involving some unwelcome advances.
St. Mary Parish hosts novena for healing
The parish in Schwenksville, Montgomery County joins in asking Our Lady of Perpetual Help for healing through a novena May 1 to 9.
From wheelchair, pope tells nuns ‘I count on you’ for synod listening
Meeting with the heads of women's religious orders in Rome, Pope Francis used in a wheelchair for the first time publicly, due to his ailing knee. He called for authority "that does not leave wounds along the way, but growth."
As 1st Haitian priest in Phila., seminarian to carry on a legacy
Roneld St. Louis speaks six languages, sings baritone and is an instructor-level dancer. After he's ordained a priest this May he hopes to focus on strengthening families, buoyed by his devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Vatican exonerates Cardinal Woelki in financial investigation
The German cardinal and his vicar general were cleared of violating canon law in spending almost 3 million Euros on hiring communications consultants and funding investigations.
Catholic News Service to cease domestic operations at year’s end
The U.S. bishops said May 4 that the Washington, D.C. and New York offices of the century-old bureau will close at the end of the year, and 21 employees let go, to fit "the communications environment today."
Zelenskyy refers to Mother Teresa in address to Albanian legislators
Speaking to Albania's Parliament May 3, Ukraine's president said Mother Teresa "taught people that good daily efforts can defeat evil and bring them closer to holiness."