Harvest Mass is a time to thank God, ask for mercy, says Texas bishop
By Janet Jones WEIMAR, Texas —People from different areas of the Diocese of Victoria gathered for a Catholic Rural Life Harvest Mass Nov. 20…
Pope sends condolences to victims of Waukesha parade attack
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis expressed his condolences to the victims of a tragic attack at a Christmas parade in…
Case manager, once a refugee himself, helps Afghans prosper in new life
By Katie Peterson NASHVILLE — Sarwar Hawez is one of eight case managers helping the Afghans who will be resettled in Nashville after being…
Communion statement aims to ‘retrieve and revive’ understanding
By Carol Zimmermann BALTIMORE — The U.S. bishops approved their statement on the Eucharist with 222 “yes” votes Nov. 17, the second of two…
Bishops consider new socially responsible investment guidelines
By Dennis Sadowski, Catholic News Service BALTIMORE — A draft document of guidelines governing the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ financial investments includes wider…
At COP26, Vatican delegation calls for solidarity with poorer nations
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — As the U.N. Climate Change Conference was nearing its final day, the Vatican delegation urged parties to deliver…
Priest-chaplain in U.S. Army says he felt called to serve God and country
By Katie Camario ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Father Eric Albertson said he felt called to serve God and country, and as a military chaplain…
Prelates see synodal process as Holy Spirit’s realm to inspire the church
By Dennis Sadowski, Catholic News Service As Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis sees it, the church-wide synod called by Pope…
Pope encourages French bishops to support, console victims
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis urged the bishops of France to carry the cross of the abuse crisis…
Vatican extends traditional All Souls’ Day indulgences
Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — With the COVID-19 pandemic still underway and with restrictions on gatherings still in place in some countries, the…