Archive for July 12, 2017

Venerable Alphonse Gallegos, who was auxiliary bishop of Sacramento from 1981 to 1991. Photo courtesy of the Order of Augustinian Recollects.?w=200&h=150

Sacramento's Bishop Gallegos venerable and beloved by many

It’s been nearly 26 years since Auxiliary Bishop Alphonse Gallegos’ funeral at Sacramento’s Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, but his nephew Rey... Read more

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By Adelaide Mena

How should a Catholic bishop tweet?

The Catholic Church may be thousands of years old, but its bishops are rapidly adjusting to the demands of 21st-century... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Bishops preach hope, solidarity amidst opioid epidemic

Amidst a growing epidemic of drug overdose and opioid addiction, Catholic bishops have been speaking out on the need for... Read more

Jubilee audience in St. Peter's Square with Pope Francis on Nov. 12, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope calls catechists to be joyful, creative witnesses of Christ

In a message sent to catechists from all over the world, Pope Francis stressed the need to not only make... Read more

A KC-130 Hercules prepares to refuel a CH-53E Super Stallion during training over the Pacific Ocean, March 14, 2013. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Robbart III.?w=200&h=150

After Marine Corps plane crash, military archbishop calls for prayer

Prayers and an exhortation never to forget the sacrifice of military service members were the response of the US military... Read more

Cardinal Gerhard Muller, prefect emeritus of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.?w=200&h=150

Cardinal Müller refutes claims about conversation with Pope

Cardinal Gerhard Müller has strenuously denied media reports alleging Pope Francis asked the German prelate five pointed questions before informing... Read more

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By Mary Farrow

Despite Melinda Gates' wishes, the Pope can't change Church teaching

Pope Francis cannot change Church teaching on contraception, despite the hopes of Melinda Gates.  Read more

Detail from the The Battle of the Milvian Bridge in the Hall of Constantine showing an allegorical Justice, lately found to be the work of Raphael, c. 1520.?w=200&h=150

Art experts solve Renaissance mystery in papal palace

Two works painted by Renaissance master Raphael have been newly identified after art experts restored famous frescoes in the Apostolic... Read more