Church leaders: Moving British Embassy to Jerusalem ‘counterproductive’
byBy Judith Sudilovsky JERUSALEM — Christian patriarchs and heads of churches in Jerusalem noted “with grave concern” British Prime Minister Liz Truss’ call for…
University of Louisville’s Trager Institute honors elders for ‘optimal aging’
byThe University of Louisville’s Trager Institute honored 34 men and women aged 85 and older for “optimal aging,” a distinction that recognizes them as…
Dream of ‘synodality’ is a fruit of Vatican II, cardinal writes
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — While the term “synodality” is not found in any of the 16 documents of the Second Vatican Council,…
All Souls’ Day Mass set for Nov. 2 at Calvary Cemetery
byArchbishop Shelton J. Fabre will celebrate Mass to commemorate the feast of All Souls at Calvary Cemetery, 1600 Newburg Road, Nov. 2 at 11…
Colorado baker fights ruling over cake celebrating gender transition
byBy Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON — Colorado baker Jack Phillips, whose refusal to make a same-sex wedding cake on religious grounds went to the Supreme…
African American day of reflection set for Oct. 29
byThe Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Multicultural Ministry will offer the 36th annual African American Catholic Day of Reflection from 9 a.m. to 3…
Creating jobs is key to ‘inclusive’ development, pope says
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — The best way to ensure that economic growth benefits everyone is to create jobs, especially for those who…
Catechists, leaders encouraged to embrace ‘the language of mystery’
byJoe Paprocki believes that to truly engage catechumens, catechists should use what he calls a language of mystery. The author and national consultant for…
Refusal to help migrants is ‘sinful, criminal,’ pope says at canonization
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — The refusal to help desperate migrants “is revolting, it’s sinful, it’s criminal,” Pope Francis said as he canonized…
In Ukraine, Archbishop Lori sees resilience, helps distribute Knights’ aid
byBy Christopher Gunty BALTIMORE — Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore joined a small group of leaders from the Knights of Columbus on a…