Imploring Catholics of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to return to the celebration of Mass in person, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez launched a major initiative for that purpose on Pentecost Sunday, May 23.
Come home to Mass in person, Philadelphia archbishop implores Catholics
Rosary marathon to end with prayers that Mary undo ‘knots’ tied by COVID-19
Pope Francis will conclude the Catholic Church’s monthlong rosary marathon with special prayers to Mary, Undoer of Knots, one of his favorite titles for the mother of Jesus.
First-time author wins Christopher Award for book on two refugee women
In her nonfiction work, Jessica Goudeau examines the struggles and triumphs recorded by two woman once they had made their way to Austin, Texas.
Video series highlights Marian devotions, customs in U.S. mission dioceses
A special video series developed by Catholic Extension for the “Month of Mary” has highlighted throughout May the many ways Catholics of the Americas honor Mary in their native languages and culture customs.
Papa pide a católicos que intensifiquen su compromiso para salvar la creación
Para guiar a católicos del mundo entero en el recorrido por una acción intensificada en el cuidado de la creación, el papa Francisco pidió a todos que se unieran a un nuevo movimiento de base global para crear un mundo más inclusivo, fraterno, pacífico, y sostenible.
USCCB president, committee chair decry anti-Semitic attacks in U.S.
Anti-Semitic attacks in the United States appear to be tied to the latest round of Israeli-Palestinian violence.
Movie: ‘Cruella’
Adults who want nothing more than to watch two gifted actresses camp it up will likely be satisfied with director Craig Gillespie’s glossy romp “Cruella” (Disney).
USCCB president explains how planned discussion on Eucharist was set
After receiving an unprecedented letter from 67 bishops appealing for a delay in a discussion during the bishops’ upcoming spring general assembly on whether to prepare a teaching document on the reception of Communion, the USCCB’s president explained in a memo the procedure followed in bringing the question to a vote during the June 16-18 virtual meeting.