Bishop says praying over diocese from helicopter may give some comfort
byBy Tom Dermody Catholic News Service PEORIA, Ill. — Bishop Daniel R. Jenky of Peoria took to the skies via a helicopter on Good Friday,…
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Church leaders call for aid and prayers following deadly tornadoes, storms
byBy Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Two U.S. archbishops are asking for prayers, but also for help for those affected by a series…
Pope says pandemic recovery involves choice between money or common good
byBy 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
byBy 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
byBy 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
byBy 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
byBy 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
byBy 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…
El Paso bishop calls for release of nonviolent migrants in detention
byBy Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grow in the U.S. faster than anywhere else in the world,…
Vatican calls for creative ways to protect elderly from loneliness
byBy Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Local churches and individuals must do more to help and to protect the elderly from loneliness…