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…
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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…
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…
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…
As wider war threatens Middle East, pope asks Mary to intercede
byBy Cindy Wooden ROME — As fighting in the Middle East intensified and spread, Pope Francis turned to Mary, begging her to “intercede for…
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…
Rosary pilgrimage in nation’s capital unites thousands of Catholics in love for Mary
byBy Katie Yoder, OSV News Thousands of pilgrims from across the country gathered at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception…
Vatican doctrinal chief tells synod it’s not time for women deacons
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — “Rushing” to open the diaconate to women in the Catholic Church would short-circuit a necessary…