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Pope Francis names four new auxiliary bishops of Los Angeles
Pope Francis has appointed four new auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, bringing the total number of auxiliaries... Read more
Synod on Synodality: Here are the delegates representing the U.S. and Canada
A pair of U.S. college students, a religious sister who does karate, and two distinct sets of American bishops are... Read more
Pope Francis elevates Las Vegas to a metropolitan archdiocese
The Vatican announced on May 30 that Bishop George Leo Thomas will be the first metropolitan archbishop of Las Vegas. Read more
Which countries in the Americas do not celebrate Holy Week?
Many countries declare holidays for the faithful to participate in Holy Week activities, but not all nations in the Americas... Read more
In pandemic’s wake, churchgoing takes a hit, survey indicates
“The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted much of American society, including religious worship,” said a January 2023 report on the survey “Faith... Read more
Priest who escaped Vietnam in 1975 named auxiliary bishop of Atlanta
Pope Francis has named Vietnam-born priest John-Nhan Tran an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Read more
Here are 11 American saints to remember on July Fourth
From Isaac Jogues to Katharine Drexel, these saints led heroic lives worth celebrating. Read more
Pope Francis prays for strength for victims, relief workers after Kentucky tornado
Kentucky is still trying to get an accurate death toll as relief workers continue to search wreckage for missing people. Read more
Here’s how to take a local Catholic pilgrimage in the U.S.
The most popular pilgrimages for Catholics range from the Holy Land to the Camino de Santiago. But, pilgrims should know,... Read more
US dioceses prepare to open synod process this month
Dioceses across the United States are preparing for the consultation process for the Synod on Synodality, a two-year, worldwide undertaking... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of Hurricane Ida
Hurricane Ida was one of the most powerful storms to ever make landfall on the U.S. mainland. Read more
How Did Catholics Get ‘Under God’ into the Pledge of Allegiance?
The Pledge of Allegiance didn’t always include the words “under God.” Read more
Vatican ambassador Callista Gingrich has farewell meeting with Pope Francis
The United States ambassador to the Holy See, Callista Gingrich, met with Pope Francis Friday as she prepares to leave... Read more
Pope Francis asks Immaculate Virgin Mary to intercede for US after Capitol violence
Pope Francis prayed Sunday for the United States asking the Immaculate Virgin Mary to help foster a “culture of encounter”... Read more
US Catholics' confidence in Francis shaken
A recent poll has shown a drop in popularity for Pope Francis in the United States over the past year.... Read more
Archbishop Gomez: American missionaries are the overlooked US founders
During the annual Red Mass marking a new term of the U.S. Supreme Court, Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles... Read more
Vatican recalls priest from US as child porn investigation opens
The Vatican announced Friday that after being informed by U.S. officials of a possible breach of child pornography laws on... Read more
Pope Francis names new bishop for Kansas City-St. Joseph
The Vatican announced today that Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr. of Springfield-Cape Girardeau has been selected as the new head... Read more
Pope engages Americans on immigration, abortion in pre-trip virtual audience
In a virtual audience with Americans Pope Francis heard emotive testimonies from undocumented immigrants, comforted a single mother, and encouraged... Read more
Long-serving Cardinal Baum lived a generous response to God
Cardinal William W. Baum, a past Archbishop of Washington and the longest-serving American cardinal, died on Thursday at the age... Read more
