Archive for July 2, 2017

World Youth Day 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

An unprecedented Convocation of Catholic Leaders is happening this weekend

It’s been nearly four years since Pope Francis released his apostolic exhortation, Evangelii gaudium, or “The Joy of the Gospel.”... Read more

Nino Martin Chain. Courtesy of Florencia Nunez. ?w=200&h=150

Doctors say it's a miracle that toddler survived ninth-floor fall

The doctors at the Children's Hospital in San Miguel, Argentina, find no explanation for the quick recovery of Martin Chain... Read more

Pope Francis venerates the cross on Good Friday, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

No matter who you are, make Christ your number one, Pope Francis says

On Sunday, Pope Francis said that everyone – lay or religious – must put their relationship with Jesus above all... Read more

Cardinal Gerhard Müller, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, at the Vatican during the Synod on the Family, Oct. 13, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Cardinal Müller: There's no problem between me, Pope Francis

In a brief interview given just hours after hearing that he would no longer be heading the Vatican's doctrine office,... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on May 28, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope asks for parents' wishes to be respected in Charlie Gard case

Stepping into what has turned out to be a tumultuous legal battle involving a UK couple's push for a say... Read more

Church pews. Public domain.?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

As demographics change, how will the US Church respond?

The rapidly changing realities of the Catholic Church in the U.S. bring a host of challenges and unknowns, but also... Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan. ?w=200&h=150

Cardinal Dolan: Joy is at the heart of evangelization

As the Church continues its mission of forming disciples in the 21st century, a key component must be a witness... Read more