SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—Holy Cross Sister Sharlet Wagner loves theme parks, especially roller coasters — which is a good thing, she said, because religious life is often like the rides that “throw us onto our backs, turn […]
VATICAN CITY—Christians must not be hypocrites, Pope Francis said. Not being a hypocrite, he said, means being ready to “pay the price” of being faithful to the Gospel in concrete situations every day. Before praying […]
Editor’s note: Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone sent a letter to parishes to be read at Masses the weekend of Aug. 17-18 addressing allegations filed in a lawsuit on Aug. 14. The letter is posted in […]
LOS ANGELES—Since the mass shootings in California, Texas and Ohio in late July and early August, Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez said he has been praying and reflecting on the tragedies but noted El […]
YANGON, Myanmar—Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Yangon said the hopes that came with democracy have not been realized and, instead, the country is wounded and bleeding. In a 7,000-plus word statement, released on the feast […]
WASHINGTON—In a crowded bar, bustling with young adult Catholics from the Washington area for the monthly Theology on Tap, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory shared his pain over what this archdiocese suffered in the past year […]
VATICAN CITY—Mary’s assumption into heaven calls people to put aside all those insignificant, mundane and petty concerns competing for their attention and instead be drawn to God and his greatness, Pope Francis said. After reciting […]
SAN FRANCISCO—Attorneys for the Planned Parenthood Federation of America told the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in an Aug. 14 letter that the organization would have to withdraw from the federal Title X program […]
UPDATED CHARLESTON—Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone of the Diocese of Charleston held a staff meeting with diocesan employees Friday afternoon, Aug. 16, and received overwhelming support from them as he addressed a lawsuit that was filed […]
The feast of the Assumption of Mary is celebrated Aug. 15. Although it is not mentioned in scripture, the Assumption has been a solidly held belief of Catholic faith since apostolic times and has been celebrated […]
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