Baltimore priests working to reverse decline in confession in novel ways
byBy Tim Swift Catholic News Service BALTIMORE — Confession has a confession to make: The sacrament of reconciliation isn’t the draw it once was….
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Listen to God in order to follow him, Jesuit tells curia officials
byBy Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The purpose of the Lenten journey is to spiritually retrace the journey of Exodus —…
As the church becomes more diverse, Catholic vote becomes harder to define
byBy 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
byBy 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
byBy 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
byBy 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
byBy 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’
byBy David Agren Catholic News Service MATAMOROS, Mexico — From a row of tables set up amid a sea of tents, volunteers in teal…
Prayers requested after Nashville tornado
byFollowing the devastating tornado that tore through Nashville March 3, Bishop J. Mark Spalding of Nashville reported that one parish experienced significant damage —…
Pro-lifers hopeful for outcome of court’s first abortion case in four years
byBy Kurt Jensen Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Optimism among pro-lifers ran high March 3 for a successful outcome to the first abortion case…