Motion fails: Parliament wanted to direct CCCB on papal abuse apology
A conservative member of Parliament blocked a motion calling on the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops to invite Pope Francis to apologize for the Catholic Church's role in abuse at Indian residential schools.
Ukrainian Catholic archbishop of Philadelphia resigns
UPDATED - Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Stefan Soroka, 66, of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, who is resigning for medical reasons.
Salvador’s Blessed Romero canonization probably in Rome in October
UPDATED - Salvadoran Archbishop Jose Luis Escobar Alas hedged his statement in an interview with Catholic News Service saying the final decision is up to Pope Francis.
Sweden’s Lutherans to allow Catholic Masses in cathedral
For the first time in 500 years, Lutherans are welcoming Catholics to celebrate Masses in a historic cathedral that had been the site of bitter religious feuding, thanks to Pope Francis' visit to Sweden in 2016.
St. Stanislaus Parish hosts talk on responding to ‘Laudato Si’
John Humphreys, a Catholic scientist and conservationist, will present a reflection on Pope Francis' encyclical at a free April 10 session at the parish in Lansdale.
Mary, Mother of the Church should be celebrated this year, cardinal says
The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments, headed by Cardinal Sarah, had announced in early March Pope Francis' decision to add the feast to the church's calendar as an "obligatory memorial."
Latin American bishops call for ‘ecological conversion’
The letter, published in early March, reflects on environmental issues in Latin America in light of "Laudato Si',' on Care for Our Common Home," Pope Francis' 2015 encyclical.
Young and old: Two thrown-away generations can save the world
The courage and creativity of young people and the wisdom of the elderly, "are the necessary ingredients of the gentle revolution we all need," wrote the author of a new book-length interview with Pope Francis.
Australian church gets papal OK to hold plenary council
Australian bishops expressed gratitude to Pope Francis for authorizing an Australian plenary council, a meeting in which decisions become binding on the church in the country.
Blurred lines: Vatican manipulation of photo becomes news
Greg Erlandson explains the latest media tempest about transparency and the pontificate of Pope Francis involving two popes, one blurry letter and a dash of poor judgment at the Vatican's communications office.