Catholic News
The Latest
Bishop Baker: Ad limina inspires 'hopeful spirit' for renewal of Church in US
Birmingham’s Bishop Robert Baker said Friday there is a hopeful spirit about the renewal of the Church in the United... Read more
Martyred religious brother from Wisconsin farm family to be beatified in Guatemala
The son of Wisconsin farmers, Brother James Miller, FSC, will be beatified in Guatemala this Saturday, 36 years after he... Read more
Our Lady of Guadalupe is the true Lady of the Amazon, priest says
Our Lady of Guadalupe is the true Lady of the Amazon, a leading expert on the apparition said, pointing to... Read more
FBI investigating fourth church attack this year in El Paso
The FBI is investigating the fourth case of church vandalism in El Paso this year, with authorities saying they are... Read more
A religious congregation of blind sisters contemplates the face of Christ
In Turin, Italy, the Daughters of Jesus the King is a religious community of blind and visually impaired sisters who... Read more
Catholic leaders say food stamp cuts will harm people, but not put them to work
A new rule that will disqualify roughly 700,000 people from the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly called food... Read more
Pope Francis on sharing the Christian message in 'reality'
Pope Francis spoke Friday about how the Gospel message must be based in concrete reality, through which Christ himself communicates... Read more
Anti-Catholic vandalism in Northern Ireland deters families, prompts investigation
Reports emerged this week of a third act of sectarian vandalism at a social housing development in Northern Ireland, into... Read more
Catholic Church discovered in Dublin archeology dig
Following the demolition of a Dublin building, archaeologists recently discovered the foundations a 300-year-old Catholic Church that was used during... Read more
Tucson bishop: US policy puts migrants at risk of violent crime
The U.S. government’s “Remain in Mexico” policies put vulnerable migrants at risk of kidnapping, rape, cartel violence, gang activity, and... Read more
Diocese of Rochester confirms it requested Fulton Sheen beatification delay
The Diocese of Rochester confirmed on Thursday that it had requested a delay of the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen,... Read more
Pope Francis: Don't forget the real meaning of Christmas
Ahead of the Vatican Christmas tree lighting Dec. 5, Pope Francis expressed hope that the nativity scene in St. Peter’s... Read more
Pope Francis tells Jesuits he is shocked by anti-immigration narratives in Europe
Pope Francis decried the mistreatment of migrants and said that he is shocked by anti-immigration narratives within Europe during a... Read more
Burkina Faso bishop: As violence continues, 'nobody is listening'
Following the death of more than a dozen Christians in a church shooting over the weekend, a Burkina Faso bishop... Read more
Sex abuse accusation against Tulsa priest 'unsubstantiated'
An accusation that a priest sexually abused a minor during an assignment nearly 30 years ago was “unsubstantiated” and the... Read more
Cardinal Zen: 'Parolin is manipulating the Holy Father' on China deal
Cardinal Joseph Zen, former bishop of Hong Kong, has renewed his criticism of the Vatican-China deal, warning that he thinks... Read more
Dublin archdiocese to shift sacrament prep from schools to parishes, families
Catholic sacramental preparation must change to stress the primary role of families and to reach students who do not go... Read more
Rochester bishop requested Fulton Sheen beatification delay
The beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen was delayed at the request of Bishop Salvatore Matano of Rochester. Read more
New Buffalo apostolic administrator pledges 'openness' with victims
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger of Albany spoke to the press Wednesday following his appointment as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese... Read more
Release of new curial constitution delayed again
The publication date of the new constitution governing the Roman Curia has been delayed again as Pope Francis' council of... Read more
