More than two weeks after a 145-year-old Catholic church was destroyed by fire, law enforcement officials announced that two suspects were arrested and charged with felonies for a blaze officials confirmed was arson.
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Pope Francis speaks about role of pope emeritus, his possible retirement and Joe Biden taking Communion in new interview
Pope Francis said he would not live in the Vatican or return to his native Argentina if and when he ever retires, but would instead like to find a church in Rome where he could continue hearing confessions.
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Archbishop Lori: Joe Biden’s abortion order is ‘deeply disturbing, tragic’
The U.S. bishops’ pro-life chairman said it is “deeply disturbing and tragic” that the president has chosen to use his power as the nation’s chief executive “to promote and facilitate abortion in our country.”
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Jesuits murdered in Mexico remembered in moment of silence
“Today we are remembering the priests, the journalists, the social activists and the young people who have died violently,” Fr. Jorge Atilano González told his congregation.
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After protest, Australian council agrees on ‘vastly improved’ document on women in the church
Francine Pirola, co-director of the Sydney-based Marriage Resource Center, said the council had produced a “vastly improved” revision of the section of the document on women, which had been the focus of a major disruption July 6.
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Biden awards Sister Simone Campbell Presidential Medal of Freedom, noting her role in passing the Affordable Care Act
Sister Simone Campbell, a longtime advocate for economic justice and health care policy, and late labor leader Richard Trumka received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, in a White House ceremony.
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U.K. bishop: Lack of clear moral compass led to Boris Johnson’s downfall
The crisis should inspire the U.K. to reflect upon the values upheld by figures in public life, said Bishop Egan.
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Our Sunday Visitor announces launch of new Catholic news service after U.S. bishops shutter CNS
Scott Richert, publisher of Our Sunday Visitor, said the Catholic publishing company would fill the void left behind by the closure of the domestic operations of Catholic News Service in January 2023.
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Over 60 members of Australia’s Plenary Council stage protest over failed vote on women deacons
The agenda for the Second Assembly of Australia’s Plenary Council was disrupted July 6 after more than 60 of the 277 members staged a protest over issues regarding women in the church.
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Pope Francis wants to end the liturgy wars. I fear his new letter on the Eucharist won’t help.
Pope Francis’s latest apostolic letter neglects to address the needs of the vast majority of Catholics, who accept the Novus Ordo but still do not fully understand the Eucharist.