Jesus invites all to take risk ‘of being more,’ says new Chicago archbishop

At his installation as the ninth archbishop of Chicago Nov. 18, Archbishop Blase J. Cupich urged the congregation at Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral to fearlessly share their faith recognizing that God calls them "to more" and "to greater things."

Autism conference puts focus on families

Caring for people with autism spectrum disorders is caring for families, said Archbishop Zygmunt Zimowski, president of the Pontifical Council for Health Care Ministry.

Catholic defense of family means aiding migrant families, bishop says

Migrants are among the poorest, most vulnerable people in the world, and a church committed to defending strong families must be particularly engaged in assisting migrant couples and their children, a U.S. bishop told a Vatican conference.

Vatican lifts ban on married priests for Eastern Catholics in diaspora

The Vatican has lifted its ban on the ordination of married men to the priesthood in Eastern Catholic churches outside their traditional territories, including in the United States, Canada and Australia.

Cardinal O’Malley says Rome ‘urgently’ needs to look into Bishop Finn

In an interview with "60 Minutes" airing Sunday, Nov. 16, Cardinal Sean O'Malley of Boston said the Vatican needs to address the situation of Bishop Robert Finn of Missouri, who was convicted in 2012 for failing to report suspected child abuse.

Vatican public restrooms to include showers for the homeless

Homeless people in Rome can get food easily, but not a shower. Soon they can shower in St. Peter's Square, but the effort will also require volunteers and donations of soap, towels and clean underwear, said the archbishop in charge of outreach.

Catholic-Muslim summit condemns terrorism

Two dozen Catholic and Muslim leaders meeting at the Vatican this week rejected all acts of violence committed in the name of religion. They also discussed ways to collaborate more in serving society.

Human and economic impact of climate change studied at Villanova

A panel discussion Tuesday night explored the effects of climate change on U.S. national security, the rural poor and emerging Catholic teaching on the topic.

Conference called ‘strong sign’ of importance of traditional marriage

A Southern Baptist leader who will speak at a Vatican-sponsored conference next week on traditional marriage called the gathering "a strong sign that shows that marriage is necessary for human nourishing."

Church offers prayers, Mexicans express outrage for missing students

Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera of Mexico City offered prayers during Mass Nov. 9 for Mexico's 43 missing teacher trainees, who authorities allege were captured by crooked cops, killed by organized crime and had their bodies burned.