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.

Encourage more Latino students to attend Catholic schools, bishops told

The church needs to do a better job of encouraging Latino families and underserved populations to send their children to Catholic schools, the bishops were told Nov. 10 during their annual fall assembly in Baltimore.

Redefinition of marriage poses ‘complex challenges,’ says archbishop

The U.S. bishops gathered in Baltimore for their annual fall general assembly were urged not to "shy away" from the Catholic Church's support of traditional marriage even as laws across the country are legalizing same-sex marriage.

Black Catholics honor St. Martin with fervent prayers and songs

More than 500 people -- including nine Catholic priests and four parish choirs representing the Black Catholic community in the archdiocese -- filled St. Ignatius Church in West Philadelphia to celebrate St. Martin de Porres’ canonization.

Bishops reminded of role as pastors to Christ’s family — the church

The role of Catholic bishops is to accompany their family of the church through their fears and concerns, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said Nov. 10.

Registration for World Meeting of Families opens

Philadelphia formally opened its arms to the world as Archbishop Charles Chaput told the Catholic bishops of the United States that registration has begun for the gathering of families next September in the city.

USCCB president emphasizes bishops’ role of serving family of church

Acknowledging that families come with complications, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops reminded his fellow bishops Nov. 10 that their role is to accompany their family of the church through their fears and concerns.

Food: It’s not just another product to waste

A dialogue on solving hunger might produce some sharp words but it would benefit the world, a Vatican official said. "Eating is a moral act because eating is a human act," said the Jesuit priest.

Created for joy, living a life of integrity in love

Read the first of 10 monthly reflections on the preparatory catechesis for next year's World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, this month focusing on love as our origin and destiny.

Baltimore Archdiocese marks 225th anniversary with day ‘full of joy’

Catholics from Maryland and beyond packed the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Baltimore Nov. 2 for a Mass to celebrate the 225th anniversary of its founding as the first diocese in the United States.