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Major survey finds ‘conservative’ and ‘orthodox’ priests on the rise
A new survey indicates that priests describing themselves as “progressive” are practically going “extinct” among U.S. seminary graduates, among other... Read more
Synod on Synodality 2023: Summary report calls for greater ‘co-responsibility’ in Church
The Vatican’s nearly monthlong Synod on Synodality assembly concluded with members approving an ambitious text calling for greater “co-responsibility.” Read more
Only frequent church attendees avoided downward mental health trend in 2020
Americans who attend religious services weekly are the only demographic group appearing to show improved mental health in 2020, despite... Read more
This Roman church was a gift from Catholics around the world to Leo XIII
There are many Catholic churches in Rome, but few can boast of having been built through the contributions of Catholics... Read more
Documents seized from office managing St. Peter's as Pope Francis appoints commissioner
Pope Francis has appointed a commissioner to reform the administration of the office responsible for the upkeep of St. Peter’s... Read more
Pope Francis: The Church is a home for the lost
No one is lost to Jesus, neither should they be considered lost to the Church and her members, Pope Francis... Read more
Through sin and scandal, God's Church remains, Pope Francis says
Because of sinfulness, human projects will always fail, but the Church remains steadfast, even in times of scandal, because she... Read more
What’s going to bring the ‘nones’ back to the Church?
As the U.S. bishops gathered in Baltimore this week, primarily to vote on proposals to respond to the clergy abuse... Read more
Pope Francis: The Catholic Church wants to contribute to Romanian society
The Catholic Church wants to continue to be an active and contributive member of Romanian society, Pope Francis told the... Read more
The parish should be 'a home with open doors,' Francis tells Catholics in Bulgaria
The parish should be at the center of the community, a place where God’s presence is felt and hope and... Read more
Full of Grace Cafe: Small-town parish opens thriving coffee shop, community center
When Fr. Josh Johnson arrived as pastor of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church over a year ago,... Read more
In the US South, the Church is in 'growth mode'
Church growth and expansion was the topic when leading bishops of the Catholic Church’s Atlanta province met recently in South... Read more
Proposal to close DC Metro on Sunday mornings draws outcry
A proposal to close the Washington, D.C. metro until noon on Sundays has prompted strong criticism from churches whose members... Read more
New bill would protect churches with political views from the IRS
Churches concerned about Internal Revenue Service intervention if they engage in political speech should take a look at a proposed... Read more
Half of church fires in the last 20 years were set on purpose
Fifty-one percent of the reported fire incidents at U.S. houses of worship between 1996 and 2015 were determined to be... Read more
The Church is about Christ – not an NGO, Pope tells Swiss bishops
In an address to the Swiss bishops on Monday, Pope Francis urged them maintain a lively faith, lest their country’s... Read more
Pope calls Christians to be 'living stones' of the Church
In his homily for Mass at the Santa Marta residence on Oct. 24, Pope Francis reflected on the call of... Read more
A Christian without the Church is purely idealistic, Pope says
Pope Francis reflected in his daily Mass on how the apostles evangelized by first telling the history of God’s people,... Read more
We are 'sinners in a Holy Church,' preaches Pope
In his homily on Friday morning, Pope Francis reminded the congregation of the holiness of the Church that at the... Read more
A Christian without the Church is an 'absurd dichotomy,' says Pope
In his daily Mass, Pope Francis reflected on the intrinsic relationship between the Church and the People of God, emphasizing... Read more
