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Hong Kong Diocese cancels Masses to prevent coronavirus from spreading
Cardinal John Tong, apostolic administrator of Hong Kong, said the "disappointing" decision had been made to suppress the epidemic, which has sickened more than 60,000 and killed some 1,300.
In person or on screen, Catholics invited to pray with new archbishop
Preparations for the installation Mass next Tuesday of Archbishop Nelson J. Perez as the new archbishop of Philadelphia are in full swing. Everyone is invited to take part prayerfully in the unique liturgy.
Hispanic Catholics welcome one of their own as shepherd
As the more than 82,000 Spanish-language faithful in the archdiocese prepare to welcome Archbishop Nelson Perez, they're also eager to reach a new generation while preserving their distinct cultures.
Social justice giant Sister Teresita Hinnegan dies at 92
The Medical Mission Sister made the health and safety of women and children the passion of her long life. The nurse, professor and public advocate was working on a documentary film at the time of her death.
Across U.S., Catholic couples renew vows, celebrate marriage
On National Marriage Week, observed in the U.S. this year Feb. 7-14 along with World Marriage Day Feb. 9, couples and prelates reaffirmed "total gift of self a man and a woman give to each other."
On Camino trek, couple bolsters faith on way to wedding
Virginia couple Karla and Jason De Los Reyes prepared for their new life together via a journey of 74 miles on foot along the Camino de Santiago, in the days leading up to their wedding in Spain.
Pope on women in Amazon church: Don’t try to ‘clericalize’ them
The pope devoted an entire section of "Querida Amazonia" to praising how lay and religious women have kept the faith alive in the Amazon. But he flatly rejected a request to consider ordaining women deacons.
In Amazon document, pope calls for conversion first, then action
"We need to feel outrage," Pope Francis wrote about the cruelty that has taken place in the Amazon region. A new way of thinking and doing is needed to care for people and ecosystems, which are inseparable.
No quick fix for priest shortage in Amazon region, pope says
Rather than approve ordination of married men as priests, Pope Francis wants to "awaken new life" in the Amazon's communities." He seeks a broader rejuvenation of the church led by laypeople to foster priestly vocations.
Nonviolent response urged for terrorist killings in Nigeria
Describing a seminarian who was kidnapped and killed by terrorists as a martyr, a Nigerian bishop called on the country's president to protect people of all faiths, and for Christians to take the nonviolent "road less traveled."