Young people must learn the significance and historical context of the Second Vatican Council, in order to understand how the Catholic Church interacts with contemporary world.
Speakers see need to introduce Vatican II to new generation
Church must remain steadfast in its advocacy for migrants, El Paso bishop says
While dozens of House Republicans recently kicked off the New Year with a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso said that church must remain steadfast in its advocacy for migrants.
Manila’s first mega-procession of Black Nazarene after pandemic draws millions
The Catholic procession of the Black Nazarene in Manila brought millions to the streets, often causing chaos during one of the largest religious festivals in the world.
Vatican finds Archbishop Nienstedt acted ‘imprudently’ but not criminally under canon law
A multiyear investigation overseen by the Catholic Church into Archbishop John C. Nienstedt, who resigned from the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, has ended with the Vatican finding he acted “imprudently” in several instances but not criminally under canon law.
Women religious gear up for battle against human trafficking with prayer, education
As the nation marks National Human Trafficking Awareness Day Jan. 11, women religious in the U.S. are combating modern slavery with prayer and education.
Photos of the week Jan. 12, 2024
Photos featured this week include voting in Congo, the annual procession of the Black Nazarene and a child sitting comfortably on the floor of the Sistine Chapel.
Thousands of Catholics gather in St. Louis to go on mission, ‘be the light’ at SEEK24
Nearly 20,000 conference participants have converged in St. Louis at the America’s Center Convention Complex for the Jan. 1-5 SEEK24 conference held by the Fellowship of Catholic University Students. The SEEK24 conference marks a significant milestone for FOCUS, which has just concluded celebrations for its 25th anniversary.
Photos of the week Jan. 5, 2024
Photos featured this week include New Year’s Day Mass in Marondera, Zimbabwe, a rosary procession in New York City, and more.