News
Abuse crisis shows need for holiness, renewal in church, priests say
Four Catholic priests who serve in various ministries and are on the front lines facing the aftershocks of the abuse crisis in the Catholic Church gave their perspective on helping the church address the problem.
13th-century encounter points way to greater Christian-Muslim understanding
Eight centuries ago, St. Francis of Assisi took a risk when he crossed the battlefield between Crusader and Muslim forces near Damietta, Egypt, desiring to meet Sultan al-Malik al-Kamil and preach his faith in Jesus Christ.
Letters foster one young woman’s gratitude for veteran’s years of service
A letter that touched Sophia Egold's life in ways she never expected is one she wrote six years ago when she was an eighth grader at St. Barnabas School in Indianapolis. It was a letter of thanks to a World War II hero for his service to his country.
Author criticized for perpetuating ‘unfortunate myth’ USCCB resisting pope
"The author disparages the general secretary and a consultant on canonical affairs particularly by suggesting they drew up documents in October that were then deliberately excluded from Rome. This is false and misleading," the USCCB's chief communications officer concluded.
Philippine bishop says child workers face dangerous conditions
Bishop Roberto Mallari of San Jose, chairman of the bishops' Commission on Catechism and Catholic Education, said the situation was alarming and sad.
Concern for inmates, prison reform is obligatory act of mercy, pope says
Pope Francis urged greater efforts to reform prison systems, address the root causes of crime and ensure acceptance and reintegration once a person completes his or her sentence.
Remote vote: New York bishops on ‘ad limina’ will cast USCCB ballots
While other U.S. bishops are preparing for their general meeting in Baltimore Nov. 11-13, the bishops of New York state are packing their bags for Rome and will gather Nov. 12 at the Pontifical North American College to watch the livestream of the meeting and cast their paper ballots.
English cardinal: Priests would die rather than break seal of confession
Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster told the Independent Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse that the English and Welsh bishops would reject any attempts to compel priests to report Catholics who admit to committing sexual abuse during confession.
Pope asks Catholics, Salvation Army to spread God’s love through service
Loving acts of service and charity not only help build up the Kingdom of God, they attract and influence others, Pope Francis said.
Mercy Sister says murdered Jesuits inspired a new way of being church
At Central American University in San Salvador where they were murdered, they were trying to put into effect a new path, not just for the university, a center of society where formation of conscience can take place, but also for the church.