Pope Francis celebrated Mass in honor of the seventh anniversary of his visit to Lampedusa.
Pope: Migrants seeking new life end up instead in ‘hell’ of detention
Decline in confession called harmful to church’s mission to spread Gospel
With COVID restrictions lifting, pastors looking to welcome faithful back should rethink their confession schedules.
St. Petersburg Diocese urges Catholics to ‘take the pledge’ in videos
“Civilize It: Dignity Beyond the Debate” is an initiative launched by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to promote civility and respectful dialogue during this presidential election year.
Sunday Scripture reading: July 5, 2020
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First reading: Zec 9:9-10
Second reading: Rom 8:9, 11-13
Gospel: Mt 11:25-30
No true love without the cross, pope says at Angelus
Christians must take the same path Christ did “without looking for shortcuts,” the pope said June 28.
San Jose Diocese tries virtual running as fundraiser for vocations
As the coronavirus continues to call for social distancing, some like the Diocese of San Jose, California, are finding creative ways to combine safeguarding the health needs of their parishioners with a way to help the financial health of their projects as well.
Sunday Scripture reading: June 28, 2020
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First reading: 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16
Second reading: Rom 6:3-4, 8-11
Gospel: Mt 10:37-42
Sacred silence: Pandemic spurs innovation, appreciation for sacred music
The coronavirus pandemic has changed how Catholics celebrate the liturgy, singing tops the list.