The 55-year-old Polish cardinal holds the title of papal almoner, an ancient office devoted to mostly small, direct acts of almsgiving.
Cardinal ‘Fix It’: Almoner’s job is to model direct charity
Ask Father Tom: Change and the Word
Our ability to adapt creatively is a defining aspect of human nature.
Not ruling on apparitions, pope allows pilgrimages to Medjugorje
Pope Francis has decided to allow parishes and dioceses to organize official pilgrimages to Medjugorje; no decision has been made on the authenticity of the apparitions.
Keeping the faith: College grad offers advice to graduating high school students
Take the initiative and join a Christian group on campus to get connected.
Two generations of love: Couples share secrets to a good marriage
The Central Minnesota Catholic had some fun designing an adapted (and Catholic) version of the “Newlywed Game,” posing both entertaining and thoughtful questions to two couples about marriage.
Pope issues new norms on mandatory abuse reporting, bishop accountability
Pope Francis has revised and clarified norms and procedures for holding bishops and religious superiors accountable in protecting minors as well as in protecting members of religious orders and seminarians from abuse.
Adoration leads to everlasting love for Alexandria woman
Lori Mayer-Perowitz’s story may be one of the greatest love stories ever told.
Church attacked by Maduro loyalists after Mass, Venezuelan bishop says
While protests against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro raged across the country, National Guard forces loyal to the embattled head of state launched tear gas at churchgoers attending Mass at a local parish.