Vatican marks ecology saint’s feast day with film premiere, climate accords
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican hosted the global premiere of a new documentary on the urgent need to address climate change on the feast…
U.S. synod report finds participants share common hopes, lingering pain
WASHINGTON — Catholics across the country continue to feel wounded by the clergy abuse crisis, seek a more welcoming church in which their “lived…
New duties do not diminish call to evangelize, pope tells cardinals
VATICAN CITY — Jesus’ call to spread the Gospel should fill all Christians, especially those within the church hierarchy, with a sense of wonder…
Pope Elevates Bishop McElroy to Cardinal
ROME – Pope Francis elevated San Diego Bishop Robert W. McElroy and 19 others to the College of Cardinals on Aug. 27 at St.…
USCCB official sees enthusiasm building for WYD 2023
By Tom Tracy Much has changed in the world since the seminal World Youth Day 1993 event in Denver put the event firmly on…
In note to nuns, pope says he is doing everything he can for Ukraine
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis said he is doing everything he can for Ukraine, saying the world was witnessing “cruelty.” In…
Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, Pope tells young digital evangelizers
VATICAN CITY — Christians must never give in to fear when evangelizing, especially when reaching out to those in need in the digital space,…
Be vigilant to God’s presence in life, pope says
VATICAN CITY — Christians should not only face life’s challenges without fear but also not be overcome by the temptation to remain idle to…
Diocese Responds to Child Abuse in Extraordinary Ways
SAN DIEGO — “The monstrous crime of the sexual abuse of children and young people,” as the pope calls it, is arguably the most…
Pope addresses genocide, ‘backwardists’ and his health
ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM CANADA — The planned destruction of the families, languages, cultures and traditions of the Indigenous communities of Canada through…
