Statistically speaking: How pope’s choices change College of Cardinals
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Popes have made a habit of exceeding the statutory limit on the number of cardinals…
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Some new cardinals-designate from ‘peripheries’ were already in Rome
byBy 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
byBy Gina Christian, OSV News As conflict rages worldwide, 1 million children are set to storm heaven with prayer. On Oct. 18, Aid to…
Children lead the annual Living Rosary, offering prayers in English and Spanish
byHundreds of Catholics gathered at St. Michael Church in Jeffersontown Oct. 6 to pray at the 73rd annual Living Rosary. Children from around the…
Vatican appoints youth advisers, including U.S. member
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Selected from different regions and international Catholic movements active around the world, 20 young people…
Small parish begins big campaign to restore 151-year-old church
byThe small faith community at Good Shepherd Church, a landmark in the historic Portland neighborhood of Louisville, is taking on something big. The parish…
In second week, synod to discuss authority in the church
byBy 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
byBy 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’
byBy 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
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Catholics cannot have a clear view of the biggest issues impacting the church if they…