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Pope Francis greets Bishop W. Shawn McKnight of Jefferson City, Mo., as he meets with U.S. bishops from Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska during their "ad limina" visits to the Vatican Jan. 16, 2020. The bishops were making their "ad limina" visits to report on the status of their dioceses to the Pope and Vatican officials.
Pope speaks with 15 U.S. bishops about abuse crisis, evangelization, parish life, pro-life issues
Pope Francis spent a significant amount of his Jan. 16 meeting with U.S. bishops from the Midwest bolstering parish life and outreach, along with other issues that are crucial to upholding and … more
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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight of Jefferson City, Mo., and other U.S. bishops from Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska leave in procession after concelebrating Mass at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome Jan. 14, 2020. The bishops were making their "ad limina" visits to the Vatican to report on the status of their dioceses to the pope and Vatican officials.
In secularized culture, bishops must give bold witness, KCK Archbishop Naumann says
Despite recent studies that indicate a rise in secularism, bishops must continue to give witness to God’s love by laying down their lives for their flocks, said Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of … more
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Capt. Nicholas Reid, 673rd Air Base Wing chaplain, delivers the invocation during the Operation Christmas Drop opening ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 9, 2019.
Fr. Reid takes part in Operation Christmas Drop in Guam
A U.S. Air Force chaplain from Camdenton serving in Alaska is spending this week in the Tropics, assisting with a massive humanitarian operation. Father Nicholas Reid traveled to Guam to take part … more
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Pope Francis visits a medical clinic in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Nov. 15, 2019. The clinic, staffed by doctors, nurses and volunteers, offered medical services during the week leading up to the World Day of the Poor.
Having a friend who is poor will help you get to heaven, Pope says
CLICK HERE to see a related video from CNS. The poor are the Church’s treasure because they give every Christian a chance to “speak the same language as Jesus, that of love,” … more
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A bird flies through smog in New Delhi, India, Nov. 13, 2019. Pope Francis told participants at a Vatican City conference on criminal justice Nov. 15, that there are plans to include a definition of ecological and other “psycho-social phenomenon” hate sins in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Catechism will be updated to include ecological sins, Pope says
Following through on a proposal made at the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon, Pope Francis said there are plans to include a definition of ecological sins in the Church’s official … more
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Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City, Kan., chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, speaks during the fall general assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore Nov. 11, 2019.
Archbishop invites Church to join a year of service to pregnant women
Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann sees the day that Catholic parishes can be one of the first places a woman facing an unexpected or challenging pregnancy can turn to for assistance rather than think of … more
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CCHD collection be taken up Nov. 23-24
For nearly 50 years, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) has been the official domestic anti-poverty program of the U.S. Catholic bishops. Raising public awareness about poverty and … more
Bishops listen to a speaker Nov. 14, 2018, at the fall general assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore. The bishops will gather for their annual meeting in Baltimore Nov. 11-13, 2019. — CNS photo/Bob Roller
At USCCB assembly, bishops to review third-party reporting system, elect new officers
An update to the Program on Priestly Formation, a progress report on the establishment of a nationwide, third-party reporting system for abuse or misconduct by bishops, and a vote on new leadership … more
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Father Michael Penn, pastor of Holy Rosary parish in Monroe City, Missouri and Norbertine Gerard Jordan, who is helping Auxiliary Bishop Joseph N. Perry advocate on behalf of Tolton's canonization, walk in the entrance procession. Cardinal Cupich was the main celebrant at a Mass of Thanksgiving honoring Venerable Rev. Augustus Tolton on Oct. 14, 2019 at St. Philip Neri Church, 2132 E. 72nd St., Chicago. The Mass celebrated Pope Francis’ June 11, 2019 declaration of Tolton as “Venerable.” He is the first African American priest to receive this designation, a step toward possible sainthood.
Chicago Mass celebrates Fr. Tolton’s step closer to sainthood
Hundreds of people turned out to celebrate Pope Francis declaring Father Augustus Tolton “venerable” during a Mass with Cardinal Blase J. Cupich Oct. 14 at St. Philip Neri Church in … more
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Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley of Boston and an unidentified priest arrive for a session of the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon at the Vatican Oct. 15, 2019.
U.S. bishops speak at synod for the Amazon
The Synod of Bishops for the Amazon is not a “referendum” on priestly celibacy; it is looking for ways to provide for the sacramental life and formation of the people there, U.S. Cardinal … more
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Cardinal Christoph Schonborn of Vienna speaks at a press conference following a session of the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon at the Vatican Oct. 21, 2019.
Cardinal talks about listening at the synod, being loyal to the Pope
Austrian Cardinal Christoph Schonborn of Vienna said that as a European member of the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon, his first task is to listen and his second task is to examine ways his lifestyle … more
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Washington Auxiliary Bishop Mario E. Dorsonville speaks at a regional Encuentro Oct. 5, 2019, at The Catholic University of America in Washington.
Pastoral care of Hispanics, outreach to youth top Encuentro priorities
The pastoral care of Hispanic families and immigrants, accompaniment of youth and young adults, and leadership development were the top priorities that Hispanic ministry leaders of seven dioceses, … more
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Attendees of a Native American anti-poverty summit pose for a photo Oct. 17, 2019, at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, the site of their Oct. 15-17 gathering.
Church, tribal leaders attend Native American anti-poverty summit
An anti-poverty summit that took place at the University of Notre Dame Oct. 15-17 brought together American Indian tribal leaders from around the country to discuss poverty issues on their … more
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Turkish-backed Syrian rebel fighters raise the Syrian opposition flag at the border town of Tel Abyad, Syria, Oct. 14, 2019.
Syriac Catholic patriarch pleads for peace in northeastern Syria
The patriarch of the Syriac Catholic Church pleaded for “immediate and lasting peace in northeastern Syria and the preservation of innocent lives, especially for Christians, who are the … more
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Sister Priscilla Soloman, a member of the Ojibway people and of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie, participates in an indigenous prayer during a meeting of indigenous peoples from North and South America at the Jesuit General Curia in Rome Oct. 17, 2019. The meeting was a side event to the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon.
Indigenous vow to stand with Pope Francis, with each other
Pope Francis and members of the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon repeatedly vowed to support, defend and accompany the region’s indigenous people. But a few hours after having a special … more
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Kamila Kaminska stars in a scene from the movie “Love and Mercy: Faustina.” The new film on the life of St. Faustina Kowalska, the Polish nun whose visions of Jesus led to the Divine Mercy devotion, will have a one-night-only showing Oct. 28, 2019, at about 700 screens across the United States.
New film on St. Faustina to play Oct. 28 in Columbia, Lake Ozark, O’Fallon
A new film on the life of St. Faustina Kowalska, the Polish nun whose visions of Jesus led to the Divine Mercy devotion, will have a one-night-only showing on Monday, Oct. 28, on more than 700 … more
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Archbishop Paul Gallagher, Vatican secretary for relations with states, talks with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at a symposium sponsored by the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See at the Vatican Oct. 2, 2019. Secretary of State Pompeo spoke at the symposium, which focused on areas of collaboration between the U.S. and the Vatican including the causes of advancing religious freedom and fighting against human trafficking.
U.S. officials seek greater cooperation with Vatican on religious freedom
CLICK HERE to see a related video from CNS. Promoting religious freedom, providing humanitarian assistance and fighting human trafficking are three major issues the Vatican and the U.S. … more
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Pope Francis delivers his blessing as he leads his general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Oct. 9, 2019.
The Christian battle is against evil, not people, Pope says
CLICK HERE to see a related video from Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- When Catholics attack other members of the Church, they are hurting Christ, Pope Francis said. “Even … more
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Pope Francis participates in a prayer service in St. Peter’s Basilica at the start of the first session of the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon at the Vatican Oct. 7, 2019.
Synod is a time to listen, discern, not despise, Pope says
CLICK HERE to see a related video from CNS. The Synod of Bishops for the Amazon is a time of reflection, dialogue and listening to the needs and sufferings of indigenous people, Pope Francis … more
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Organ pipes are seen in this undated photo near the altar at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe in Orlando, Fla. The basilica recently completed the installation of 5,271 pipes, some reaching has high as 37 feet.
Shrine’s pipe organ project completed, realizing founding pastor’s dream
The Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe in Orlando completed its pipe organ project and is preparing the grand unveiling this winter. “This has been a long time … more
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