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True change requires input of everyone, not just the powerful, pope says
During a Sept. 23 audience, Pope Francis said "those on the bottom" must have also have a voice in overcoming the current global crisis, since the principle of subsidiarity works both ways.
Knights’ donation to Brooklyn, N.Y., church follows desecration of statue
The fraternal order gave $10,000 to Our Lady of Solace Church in the Diocese of Brooklyn after a vandal desecrated the parish's beloved statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Amid pandemic, support group for clergy abuse survivors holds meetings online
Since March, the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has been hosting virtual sessions to continue its ongoing efforts to aid victims in their healing.
British prime minister’s infant son baptized Catholic
Boris Johnson's sixth child, Wilfred, received the sacrament Sept. 12, as his father faced criticism from bishops for hastening Britain's exit from the European Union.
‘You are not alone,’ archbishop tells victims of wildfires
During a Sept. 19-20 visit, Archbishop Alexander K. Sample of Portland, Oregon consoled some of the hundreds of people who lost homes in deadly blazes that recently ravaged the state.
Archbishop says God is calling immigrant church to be ‘light’ to nation of immigrants
Ahead of the Sept. 27 World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles said that "for all this diversity in God's vineyard, we are still one."
Food pantry, veterans group team up to fill backpacks for those in need
Mary's Cupboard, an archdiocesan emergency food ministry, and the Disabled American Veterans are bringing food, clothing and hope to vulnerable individuals -- and you can help.
Many still recovering from Hurricane Sally, as Tropical Storm Beta hits Texas
Catholic Charities and other diocesan outreaches have mobilized to aid residents recover from the storms, which made landfall just five days apart.
Cardinal says he has ‘unpleasant’ job of disciplining theologians
Speaking at a Sept. 22 Vatican news conference, Cardinal Luis Ladaria said that "teaching or behavior" incompatible with the magisterium, such as endorsing women's ordination or same-sex unions, required difficult action.
Quebec government limits churches to 50 people, 25 in riskier regions
The drastic reduction in the size of worship gatherings, announced Sept. 20, was met with "incomprehension" by faith leaders who say officials have been unresponsive to calls for dialogue.