Synodality, “the centerpiece of ” Pope Francis’ service to the Catholic Church,” is “an invitation to discover anew the gift that has been given to us, the Holy Spirit, so that we will know how to walk together,” Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin.
‘Art of listening’ in synodal church requires ‘formation’ to avoid ‘empty discussions,’ says cardinal
Colombian bishops ask Vatican to consider creation of Amazonian rite
Indigenous communities in Colombia are calling for a new rite in the church that reflects their varied spiritualities and lifestyles.
Poland’s Ulma family, murdered by Nazis, is present in life, suffering of Maryland family
Kelly Lindquist had prayed her husband, Ian, would be healed through the intercession of Servants of God Józef and Wiktoria Ulma and their family.
UPDATED: 2023 Lenten fish fries around the diocese
View the latest calendar of parish fish fries throughout the diocese.
Pre-Vatican II Mass was formed by ‘clericalization,’ says papal preacher
In his Lenten reflection March 24, the cardinal told Pope Francis and officials of the Roman Curia gathered in the Vatican audience hall that Vatican II’s reform of the Mass was a return from “a relatively recent past to a more ancient and original one.”
Memorial to modern Christian martyrs opens in Rome
The Community of Sant’Egidio, which cares for the basilica and the shrine, hosted an event March 23 to dedicate a new exposition space among the ruins in the crypt as a museum and memorial to the new martyrs of both the 20th and 21st centuries.
Pregnant with conjoined twins, Detroit mother finds powerful strength in faith
Although the babies’ prognosis is uncertain, the couple hopes the twins will be baptized at birth, and trusts that God will take care of their family.
Human composting, alkaline hydrolysis not acceptable for burial, say U.S. bishops
Two new alternatives to burial and cremation fail to comply with the Catholic Church’s teaching on respect for the bodies of the dead, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Doctrine said.