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…
Time for a new approach toward North Korea, peace conference proposes
byBy Dennis Sadowski WASHINGTON — Participants at a Catholic-led conference on peace on the Korean Peninsula said it might be time to rethink how…
Texas executes inmate who won court battle over prayer in death chamber
byBy Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON — John Ramirez, a Texas inmate who won a legal battle with the Supreme Court to have his pastor pray…
Pope appoints new cardinals as members of dicasteries
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis appointed several recently created cardinals to be members of the dicasteries of the Roman Curia,…
Walking with Moms in Need introduces cohorts, training dates
byWalking with Moms in Need, a national Catholic initiative that aims to create a network of support for expectant mothers and young families, is…
Parish, Catholic Charities supply water, food to Florida migrants after Ian
byBy Tom Tracy FORT MYERS, Fla. — Father Patrick O’Connor, pastor of Jesús Obrero (Jesus the Worker) Parish, northwest of downtown Fort Myers, orchestrated…
Parroquia, Caridades Católicas proveen agua y comida a inmigrantes de Florida después de Ian
byPor Tom Tracy FORT MYERS, Fla. — El padre Patrick O’Connor, párroco de la Parroquia Jesús Obrero, situada al noroeste del centro de Fort…
Immigration advocates say DACA ruling should push Congress to act
byBy Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON — Catholic immigration advocates are emphasizing that the Oct. 5 ruling by a federal appeals court — finding the Deferred…