Changing landscape requires mutual accompaniment, convocation hears
The U.S. Catholic Church's increasing diversity presents Catholics with the opportunity to accompany each other on the journey of faith Pope Francis envisions, a Boston College professor told delegates to the "Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The Joy of the Gospel in America" in Orlando.
Allentown priest becomes bishop of his home diocese
Pope Francis has named Msgr. Alfred Schlert, 55, administrator of the Diocese of Allentown, as the diocese's new bishop. The bishop-elect is a native of Easton and has been vicar general of the diocese since 1998.
Naming of new Allentown bishop is ‘moment of joy,’ archbishop says
In a statement on behalf of the Philadelphia Archdiocese, Archbishop Charles Chaput congratulated Msgr. Alfred Schlert who was named by Pope Francis to lead the Diocese of Allentown.
Vatican official urges use of language that builds trust among nations
Cardinal Peter Turkson, a top adviser to Pope Francis, questioned how well President Donald Trump's declarations of "America first" serve understanding across the broader global community.
Movies with Catholic themes to hit cinemas, video
A documentary featuring Pope Francis, a dramatization of the Marian apparitions at Fatima starring actor Harvey Keitel and a romantic comedy are set to hit screens soon.
Priest at St. Charles Seminary named bishop for Atlanta
UPDATED - Pope Francis has appointed Father Bernard Shlesinger, a priest of the Diocese of Raleigh and spiritual director at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, to be an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
Fatima seers become church’s youngest non-martyred saints
Pope Francis on Saturday canonized two shepherd children who saw Mary at Fatima, but more importantly, they prayed for sinners and trusted in the Lord.
Father Solanus Casey recalled as beloved friar who showed mercy to others
The sainthood cause of Wisconsin-born Father Solanus Casey (1870-1957) has advanced to the beatification stage after Pope Francis approved a miracle attributed to his intercession.
The land of Athanasius and its lessons
The visit of Pope Francis to Egypt last week was an act of personal courage, writes Archbishop Charles Chaput. We don't face persecution as do the Christians of the Middle East, but we should fight for the truth of our faith like one fourth century Egyptian saint.
Catholic leaders: Papal trip was blessing for Christian, Muslim Egyptians
Pope Francis' historic, 72-hour visit to Cairo has left a profound mark on Egyptians, Catholic leaders said, as they anticipate increased ties with fellow Orthodox Christians and Muslims.