Bishop says praying over diocese from helicopter may give some comfort
By Tom Dermody Catholic News Service PEORIA, Ill. — Bishop Daniel R. Jenky of Peoria took to the skies via a helicopter on Good Friday,…
Church leaders call for aid and prayers following deadly tornadoes, storms
By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Two U.S. archbishops are asking for prayers, but also for help for those affected by a series…
Papa pide ‘contagio’ de la esperanza de Pascua, paz, cuidado de los pobres
Por Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — En una celebración de Pascua como ninguna otra, el papa Francisco rezó para que…
Pope says pandemic recovery involves choice between money or common good
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Celebrating Mass on Easter Monday, Pope Francis prayed that the political and economic planning for recovery…
Pope prays for women, especially those facing domestic violence
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis highlighted the many ways women are caring for others during the coronavirus pandemic, but…
Pope calls for a ‘contagion’ of Easter hope, peace, care for poor
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — In an Easter celebration like no other, Pope Francis prayed that Christ, “who has already defeated…
Even in time of pandemic, Easter proclaims the victory of life, pope says
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — In a dark and nearly empty St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis blessed a fire, lit the…
Pope leads Way of the Cross in empty, torch-lit St. Peter’s Square
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — For the first time in his papacy, Pope Francis led the Way of the Cross…
On Holy Thursday, pope thanks God for world’s priests
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Unable to invite Rome’s priests to mark Holy Thursday in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis thanked…
Una familia desea que su ‘trabajador esencial’ pudiera quedarse en casa
Por Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Antes de salir para su trabajo, Juan Vásquez se reúne con su esposa Tanya Granillo de…