Newly named archbishop says Atlanta appointment is ‘like coming home’
By Andrew Nelson and Samantha Smith Catholic News Service SMYRNA, Ga. — After an 11-month absence of an archbishop, Pope Francis appointed a familiar…
Baltimore priests working to reverse decline in confession in novel ways
By Tim Swift Catholic News Service BALTIMORE — Confession has a confession to make: The sacrament of reconciliation isn’t the draw it once was….
Listen to God in order to follow him, Jesuit tells curia officials
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The purpose of the Lenten journey is to spiritually retrace the journey of Exodus —…
Cardinal’s reflections provide much food for spiritual thought
By Brian T. Olszewski Catholic News Service “Who Do You Say I Am?: Daily Reflections on the Bible, the Saints and the Answer That…
As the church becomes more diverse, Catholic vote becomes harder to define
By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — In the last presidential election, some political pundits referred to the “Catholic vote,” one that predicted…
Person tests positive for coronavirus in Vatican City
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The Vatican health clinic was closed temporarily after a person tested positive for the…
Pope names Rockville Centre, N.Y., pastor as auxiliary for diocese
By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Pope Francis has named Father Luis M. Romero Fernandez, who was recently appointed as vicar of Hispanic ministry…
Pope appoints Savannah, Ga., bishop to be archbishop of Atlanta
By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Gregory J. Hartmayer of Savannah, Georgia, to be the archbishop of Atlanta. He…
As COVID-19 spreads, Catholic entities worldwide take precautions
By Bronwen Dachs Catholic News Service Catholic aid agencies are protecting their staff’s safety as they increase their worldwide efforts to stop the spread…
Churches work to alleviate suffering of people who ‘Remain in Mexico’
By David Agren Catholic News Service MATAMOROS, Mexico — From a row of tables set up amid a sea of tents, volunteers in teal…