Archive for September 17, 2013

A boy stands beside a CRS vehicle in the village of Katooke in western Uganda. Photo by CRS staff.?w=200&h=150

Bishops praise CRS for Catholic identity training, screening

Following criticism of Catholic Relief Services, the U.S. bishops have reaffirmed their support for the agency, applauding its “very strong... Read more

Colorado National Guardsmen assist Boulder County authorities evacuate residents of Lyons, CO Sept. 13, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Catholic Charities prepares aid for Colo. flood victims

Catholic relief agencies in Colorado are assembling to provide long-term assistance for victims of the massive floods that have struck... Read more

Pope Francis holds an audience with students from Jesuit-run schools in Italy and Albania in Paul VI Hall June 7, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Church is like a widow seeking her husband, Pope says

The Church militant is similar to a widow and progresses through history searching for her divine spouse Jesus Christ, Pope... Read more

Pope Francis at Sunday Mass, July 7, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Vatican analyst: Pope distanced himself from liberation theology

During a meeting on Monday with priests from the Diocese of Rome, Pope Francis reportedly suggested that he does not... Read more

CNA?w=200&h=150

Nigerian bishops echo Pope's prayers for peace

The bishops of Nigeria have praised Pope Francis’ “inspiring leadership,” saying his Sept. 7 vigil for peace in Syria highlighted... Read more

CNA?w=200&h=150

European bishops warned of growing restrictions on religion

During their first meeting in Strasburg, held Sept. 12-14, the legal advisors to the European Bishops’ Conference warned of an... Read more

Classroom. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Despite remaining challenges, DC Catholic schools improved

A new report on Catholic education in the Washington archdiocese shows significant gains, particularly in funding, in recent years, though... Read more

Latest news

Stephen Hildebrand, vice president for academic affairs at Franciscan University (left); Deborah Savage, professor of theology at Franciscan University (center); and Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, president of Franciscan University (right), at a panel discussion at the Oct. 24-26, 2024, “Man and Woman in the Order of Creation Conference,” in Washington, D.C.

Franciscan University to launch Institute for the Study of Man and Woman

Sister Clare Crockett.

7 things to know about Sister Clare Crockett 

null

House probes NIH after doctor concealed study that disputes puberty blocker benefits

A rendering at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Glendale, outside of Phoenix where Acanthus Development is set to build senior living.

‘Multigenerational’ parish campuses coming to Phoenix with new senior living facilities

House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks with EWTN News' Erik Rosales at the U.S. Capitol.

With House win, Republicans clinch governing trifecta

null

Two minors shot dead near Catholic church in Mexico

Archbishop Borys Gudziak on Nov. 13, 2024, during the U.S. bishops’ annual fall meeting called for a return to the obligation to abstain from meat on Fridays as a way of acknowledging the importance of caring for creation.

U.S. bishop calls for return to Friday abstinence from meat

York Minster, the seat of the archbishop of York, one of the two archbishops within the Church of England.

What is the Church of England, and who are the Anglicans?

A priest administers the Anointing of the Sick.

Nicaragua bars priests from anointing the dying in hospitals

The United States Catholic Conference of Bishops on Nov. 13, 2024, voted to advance the canonization causes of Servant of God Gertrude Agnes Barber (left) and Benedictine Sister Annella Zervas.

U.S. bishops vote to advance 2 American causes for canonization at 2024 meeting

Liturgical Calendar Show this year
Nov 14
St. Lawrence O'Toole
Today's readings

TRENDING