Pope amends canons to give greater authority to bishops, conferences
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Saying he wanted to promote a “healthy decentralization” of some aspects of church life, Pope Francis made several…
Director says report shows
more dioceses establish foundations
to fund work of church
By Christina Lee Knauss Despite fundraising challenges nationwide caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Catholic foundations continue to grow their role in helping the U.S….
New statement points to how companies can make a ‘just transition’
By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON — A new statement developed by the New York-based Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility lays out what it expects to…
Pope restructures the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — As part of ongoing measures to reform the Roman Curia, Pope Francis has approved restructuring the Congregation for…
Leave behind personal securities to follow God more closely, pope says
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — A disciple of Jesus leaves behind worldly attachments and prejudices to follow God completely, Pope Francis said. Disciples…
Cincinnati priest ministers as chaplain to Super Bowl-bound Bengals
By Jessica Rinaudo CINCINNATI — With anticipation building for the Super Bowl, Cincinnati Bengals fans are preparing to cheer and pray for their team…
Milwaukee archdiocesan priest named
associate general secretary of USCCB
Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Father Paul Hartmann, a priest of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, has been appointed associate general secretary of the U.S….
People have the right to life, needed health care, pope says at audience
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — People have a right to life, not to death, which must be welcomed but never provoked, Pope Francis…
Black History Month seen as reminder of need to work for justice, equality
By Lynnea Mumola WASHINGTON — Flanked at the front of the sanctuary by six large portraits of Black Americans whose faith-filled lives placed them…
Synodal process showing good progress, some challenges, Vatican says
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — The Catholic Church worldwide is showing good progress and “much joy” after the opening of the synodal process,…