Archdiocese releases Synod report, concludes the Church may need more welcoming pastoral approaches
About 360 parishioners, priests, archdiocesan staff, religious, and deacons participated.
Tag: Pope Francis
Faith, hope, love are antidote to pride, pope says at audience
VATICAN CITY — While the virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude and temperance are the marks of a righteous individual, the virtues of faith, hope and love emphasize a connection to other … Learn More
Nine facts about Catholics in America according to new report
Pew Research releases fact sheet on who Catholics are in the U.S.
A better world can’t be built ‘lying on the couch,’ pope tells children
VATICAN CITY — Peace can spread and grow from “small seeds” like including someone who is left out of an activity, showing concern for someone who is struggling, picking up … Learn More
Major changes in store for Latin Church in U.S. as bishop appointments stall
Explainer : How are bishops chosen?
Vatican offers resources for ‘School of Prayer’ now in session for Holy Year finals
VATICAN CITY — Every important journey should be preceded by adequate preparation, and the run-up to the Holy Year 2025 is no exception. Pope Francis asked Catholics to get ready … Learn More
Seek contact with nature to change polluting lifestyles, pope says
Humanity must have more direct contact with nature to counter the modern lifestyles that are destroying the planet, Pope Francis said. Respecting and loving the earth as well as seeking … Learn More
EXPLAINER: How are bishops selected?
As the choice of a bishop potentially can guide and shape the journey of a given diocese or archdiocese for sometimes decades at a time, the nomination and appointment of … Learn More
Pope pleads for military restraint in the Middle East
VATICAN CITY — The morning after Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel, Pope Francis pleaded with nations to avoid a further escalation of the violence. “I make … Learn More
Pope Francis grants plenary indulgences for National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, Congress participants
Participants in the National Eucharistic Congress and related National Eucharistic Pilgrimage now have opportunities to receive plenary indulgences, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, … Learn More