Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Atlanta has conveyed a challenge for justice, civility and respect and delivered a personal message of encouragement to the Catholic community of the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
Q & A with Archbishop Gregory: Respect, understanding antidotes to ignorance fueling racism
Dublin archbishop outlines themes to prepare for World Meeting of Families
The president of the 2018 World Meeting of Families stressed that “there is no such thing as the ideal family” but that “there is an ideal of family,” which is what the church is seeking to promote through the international gathering of families in Ireland.
Air Force pilot shot down over Cambodia and MIA for 46 years laid to rest
More than 46 years after he was shot down and killed over Cambodia, U.S. Air Force Reserve Capt. Joseph S. Smith has finally been laid to rest in St. Mary Cemetery in Assumption.
Vatican II liturgical reform ‘irreversible,’ pope says
Pope Francis gave the longest and most systematic talk he has given as pope on the theme of the liturgy since Vatican II Aug. 24.
People in Iceland with Down syndrome ‘disappearing’
Iceland is on its way to “eliminate” people with Down syndrome, a report from CBS News explained, causing uproar in the pro-life community over the high numbers of abortions following prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.
For 20 million people, conflict added to drought means no food to eat
Conflict and drought are threatening more than 20 million people in four countries with the prospect of famine, and the U.N. has called this food crisis the largest humanitarian crisis since the world body was formed more than 70 years ago.
Cathedral to be named for Mother Teresa
A cathedral named for St. Teresa of Kolkata is scheduled to be dedicated in Kosovo on the 20th anniversary of her death.
Bishop at forefront of initiative says racism demands church’s attention
By creating a committee to deal with racism, the country’s Catholic bishops are standing up for the American value of equality and for a Gospel that refutes the hatred and violence the country witnessed Aug. 11 and 12 during white supremacist demonstrations in Charlottesville, Virginia, said the bishop who will lead the effort.