News
Catholic agencies, nuns ‘working diligently’ to help Afghan refugees
As more than 2,000 evacuees arrive in Philadelphia, archdiocesan Catholic Social Services and the Sisters of St. Joseph are teaming up with a network of organizations to provide humanitarian relief.
Religious minorities, women fear Afghanistan’s Taliban, other extremists
The 20-year American military presence in Afghanistan had hoped to bring stability and an end to its use as a terrorist sanctuary, but the tumultuous exit has laid open fears for the future, especially of the most vulnerable "because of their beliefs."
Pope advances sainthood cause of mother of three
Although undergoing surgery to remove cancer, Maria Cristina Cella Mocellin opted to not receive chemotherapy in order to not risk the life of her child, Riccardo, who was born in 1994. She died one year later at age 26.
Not all ‘eventualities’ considered in Afghanistan withdrawal, pope says
In a radio interview, Pope Francis invited everyone "to intensify your prayer and practice fasting" for Afghanistan in the wake of increased violence in the country, "asking the Lord for mercy and forgiveness."
Dioceses emerge from Hurricane Ida’s wrath as church rises to help
Catholic Charities in areas of Louisiana and Mississippi affected by Hurricane Ida -- one of the most powerful storms in the U.S. since Hurricane Katrina in 2005 -- are collecting donations to deal with "catastrophic" damage and lack of power to 2 million homes.
New Orleans Archdiocese assesses damage from Hurricane Ida
With most of South Louisiana cut off from electrical power due to the 150-mph winds of Hurricane Ida, the Archdiocese of New Orleans announced Aug. 30 that all schools, along with its main administrative offices, would remain closed.
Pro-life chairman, other bishops urge Catholics to receive vaccine
Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann pointed to the "sound moral analysis by the church supporting the permissibility of receiving the vaccines as well as the public health crisis evidenced by the many COVID deaths" as his reasons for being vaccinated.
After devastating quake, local Haitian Catholics gather in prayer, hope
Faithful united Aug. 20 at St. William Parish in Philadelphia to remember those killed and injured during a recent earthquake in Haiti -- and to recall that nation can be "be raised up, as Jesus was after he died.”
Post-quake Haiti: Funerals and a daily quest for food, water, shelter
Two weeks after the Aug. 14 disaster that killed at least 2,200 and injured more than 12,200, Catholic agencies are working diligently to help heal and rebuild the troubled Caribbean nation.
Afghanistan: Pope launches appeal for fasting, prayers for God’s mercy
As violence escalates in the Middle East nation, Pope Francis called on all Christians to unite their intercession, saying "in historic moments like this one, we cannot remain indifferent."