A PEW survey, released Jan. 27, showed that 28% of Americans said the pandemic had strengthened their own religious faith, and 28% said it had strengthened the faith of people in their country.
14-nation survey shows U.S. faith has stayed strongest amid COVID-19
WYD organizers release official theme song for Lisbon 2023 gathering
World Youth Day organizers released the winning theme song for the international gathering in Lisbon, Portugal, in 2023.
U.S. bishops show their support for initiative to stop bullying of LGBT youth
At least 10 U.S. Catholic bishops have signed a statement supporting the Tyler Clementi Foundation in standing up for at-risk LGBT youth in the United States and speaking out against bullying directed at them.
Nine Catholics nominated to Cabinet-level jobs in Biden administration
n what may be an all-time high, President Joe Biden has nominated nine Catholics to serve in his Cabinet.
Vatican exonerates retired Wyoming bishop of sexual abuse, but issues rebuke
The Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith exonerated retired Bishop Joseph H. Hart of Cheyenne of seven accusations of sexual abuse of minors and determined that five other accusations “could not be proven with moral certitude,” the Diocese of Cheyenne said.
Hebda: Pro-life advocates are ‘on right side’ of battle that is ‘Lord’s battle’
The men and women gathered Jan. 22 at the Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul were not alone in their prayers to end abortion, Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda said at the annual Prayer Service for Life, which took place ahead of the Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life virtual march.
As resources shrink, Quebec Archdiocese reorganizes parishes for outreach
As human and material resources diminish, the cardinal announced the Archdiocese of Quebec will reorganize to focus on reaching out to the population not currently reached by the Church’s message.
Pope will bring comfort, hope to Iraq, patriarch says
During his planned visit to Iraq March 5-8, Pope Francis will bring two things: comfort and hope.