Thinking you are holier than others is form of self-worship, pope says
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — “Spiritual arrogance” — thinking one is holier or better than others — is a temptation everyone faces and…
Eucharistic chapel opens on the UofL campus
byThe University of Louisville’s Catholic Campus Ministry is joining in the nationwide Eucharistic Revival with the addition of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel on campus,…
Vatican II was ‘necessary,’ retired pope writes to U.S. conference
byVATICAN CITY — The Second Vatican Council was “not only meaningful, but necessary,” retired Pope Benedict XVI said in a letter to a conference…
Catholic media must be in communion with pope, cardinal tells EWTN
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Media outlets that identify as Catholic must live “in a spirit of communion” with the pope, especially at…
Vatican Museums repatriates mummies to Peru
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Completing a project to repatriate human remains held in the Vatican Museums’ ethnological collection, the Vatican and the…
Father John Birk, a retired priest, dies at 85
byFather John W. Birk, a retired priest of the Archdiocese of Louisville, died Oct. 20. He was 85 and had been a priest of…
Pope: Seeing God at work in small things helps one recognize God’s call
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Reviewing one’s life is an essential step in discerning God’s call because it helps one see places where…
Rhodelia parish honors past, looks to future with new center
byRHODELIA, Ky. — When it opens after Christmas, the St. Theresa Family Life Center will create space to remember parishioners from the past, including…
Museos Vaticanos repatrian momias a Perú
byPor Cindy Wooden CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — El Vaticano y el gobierno de Perú firmaron un acuerdo el 17 de octubre para devolver a…
Study of priests shows distrust of bishops, fear of false abuse accusations
byBy Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON — A study of U.S. priests released Oct. 19 details clerics’ “crisis of trust” toward their bishops as well as…