Political polarization in America has recently peaked and threatens civility in public discourse, according to surveys conducted by Pew Research Center and Gallup, among others.
Amid polarization, nation urged to reclaim civility through dialogue
Catechesis is a vocation of service, not a job, pope says
Pope Francis says to be a catechist is a vocation of service in the church and this service is done by preaching the Gospel through concrete actions rather than treating it as just a job.
Q-and-A on the Vatican’s recent instruction on bread, wine for Communion
The Vatican recently published a circular letter, “On the bread and wine for the Eucharist,” sent to diocesan bishops at the request of Pope Francis. Dated June 15 — the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ — the letter was made public by the Vatican July 8.
Hong Kong Christians pray for terminally ill Liu Xiaobo
Hong Kong Christians came together to pray for terminally ill Liu Xiaobo, the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize winner recently released from a prison in China’s northeast.
Pope approves new path to sainthood: heroic act of loving service
The document went into effect the same day of its publication July 11, with the title “Maiorem hac dilectionem,” which comes from the Gospel according to St. John (15:13): “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”
Nuclear weapons ban treaty has challenge of actual disarmament occurring
The passage of a United Nations treaty banning the possession of nuclear weapons comes at a time when the majority of world’s nations are frustrated with the slow pace of nuclear disarmament. The final tally saw 122 nations voting for the ban.
Upcoming Aug. 21 solar eclipse thrills astronomers, Kentucky parishioners
For the first time in 99 years, the summer sky will turn to night at midday Aug. 21 during a solar eclipse along a 70-mile wide path from coast to coast in the United States.
Black Catholics at congress urged to ‘listen, learn, think, act and pray’
More than 2,000 converged on Orlando July 6-9 for the 12th National Black Catholic Congress where speakers — clergy, lay and religious — addressed a variety of topics and concerns facing black communities and families, while urging those present to take an active, enthusiastic role in living out the Gospel as just disciples of Christ.