Some new cardinals-designate from ‘peripheries’ were already in Rome
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Almost half of the 21 cardinals-to-be Pope Francis recently announced were already in Rome attending…
Faith of children, power of prayer combine in million-strong rosary
By Gina Christian, OSV News As conflict rages worldwide, 1 million children are set to storm heaven with prayer. On Oct. 18, Aid to…
Vatican appoints youth advisers, including U.S. member
By Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Selected from different regions and international Catholic movements active around the world, 20 young people…
In second week, synod to discuss authority in the church
By Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Members of the Synod of Bishops have begun looking for ways to make relationships within…
Diaconate is ‘surrender’ to Jesus, U.S. archbishop says at ordination Mass
By Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Before the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica, a symbol of the Catholic…
‘Rosary priest’ Father Peyton: ‘The family that prays together stays together’
By Gerald Korson, OSV News “The family that prays together stays together” has been an international Catholic catchphrase for 80 years, a truism that…
Diversity of perspectives can strengthen the church, synod members say
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Catholics cannot have a clear view of the biggest issues impacting the church if they…
Vatican doctrinal chief tells synod it’s not time for women deacons
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — “Rushing” to open the diaconate to women in the Catholic Church would short-circuit a necessary…
In western North Carolina, parishes and schools respond to Helene devastation with supply drives, donations
By Catholic News Herald, OSV News CHARLOTTE — Late Sept. 27 night, as the first photos and cries for help emerged after Tropical Storm…
Pope defends decision to give women, laymen voting rights at synod
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis opened the second session of the Synod of Bishops defending his decision to…