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What Can We Do? The Role of the Laity in a Time of Crisis
Join us for an evening of reflection on the mission of the laity in times of ecclesial crisis and learn what you can do to cooperate with Christ’s action to purify and heal His Church.
True charity means focusing on Jesus and the poor, pope says
Opening the general assembly of Caritas Internationalis, the Vatican-based federation of national Catholic charities, Pope Francis celebrated Mass May 23 with some 450 delegates from around the world.
Survey of women in Bible study shows they have less stress, more patience
Women participating in the Walking with Purpose Bible study program at Catholic parishes around the country reported the courses have had a positive impact on their attitudes and lifestyle, in addition to being a source of inspiration and a tool to bring them closer to God.
Students plan to raise nuclear weapon dangers in fall return to campuses
Fifteen college students participated in the weeklong program designed to develop the next generation of Catholic nuclear nonproliferation specialists and activists.
Vatican official: Easter attacks were an act against all of Sri Lanka
One of the Vatican's top officials visited Sri Lanka to show solidarity with Catholics still reeling from the Easter suicide bombings that claimed more than 250 lives and injured more than 400.
Family portraits, mutual support part of Caritas global assembly
Philippine Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle added a photo of his "Lolo Kim" to a mosaic of migrants, world leaders and Caritas workers to illustrate how humanity forms one family and is sharing one journey.
Church must promote pastoral approach to human life, cardinal says
To fight a throwaway culture that pressures women to view abortion as the only alternative to a difficult pregnancy, the Catholic Church must be ready to assist, accompany and care for expectant mothers and their families, said U.S. Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell.
Foster brotherhood, solidarity, pope tells new ambassadors
Nations, like individuals, have a "solemn duty" to care for the poor and to work together to promote development, Pope Francis told a group of ambassadors beginning their service at the Vatican.
Dallas bishop questions affidavit, says police raid was ‘traumatic’
Dallas police executed search warrants May 15, 2019, at three diocesan sites for files on five current or former priests whose names were on a list made public by Bishop Burns Jan. 31.
Christopher Leadership Award goes to CEO of Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Frank Siller is being recognized by "for the invaluable aid he brings to catastrophically injured veterans, first responders and Gold Star families" through the charity he co-founded with his five siblings in honor of their late brother Stephen, a New York City firefighter who was killed on 9/11.