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Pope Francis
By Junno Arocho Esteves
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis recognized the martyrdom of Hungarian Father Péter Oros, who was killed at the height of the Cold War by Soviets in Ukraine. During a meeting Aug. 5 with Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, the pope also signed decrees advancing the sainthood causes of […]
Pope Francis
By Junno Arocho Esteves
VATICAN CITY — When united with Christ, young men and women can live a meaningful life devoid of the egotistical and narcissistic nature of today’s culture, Pope Francis said. “In union with Jesus, each of you becomes a seed destined to blossom, to grow and bear fruit. But we need to follow him,” the pope […]
National
By Catholic News Service
LOS ANGELES — Legendary broadcaster Vin Scully, best known for his 67 seasons calling games for the Los Angeles Dodgers, died at his home in the Hidden Hills section of Los Angeles Aug. 2. He was 94. “We have lost an icon. Vin Scully was one of the greatest voices in all of sports,” Dodgers […]
National
By Joe Bollig
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Now that the Value Them Both constitutional amendment has been defeated, a big question looms: What’s next? “This turns our attention to our pastoral efforts,” said Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City. “While we can’t protect women and children from abortion by the law, we can with love.” “This makes […]
Schools
By Catholic Herald Staff Report
Sofia Parfomak’s grandmother was a refugee from Ukraine almost 80 years ago during World War II. The current war in Ukraine and the number of children refugees spurred Parfomak and some of her peers to organize a benefit concert last month. With the sponsorship of Opera NOVA and Walker Chapel United Methodist Church in Arlington, […]
National
By Kurt Jensen
Although speakers at the annual summer conference of the Napa Institute found much to celebrate with the Supreme Court ruling that ended abortion as a constitutional right, they acknowledged the path forward is fraught with challenges. The nonprofit Catholic institute’s conference was held July 27-31 at the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa, Calif., and […]
Pope Francis
By Junno Arocho Esteves
VATICAN CITY — The remembrance, reconciliation and healing from the Catholic Church’s past sins committed against Indigenous populations is a reminder that Christians can find hope amid their sins and failures, Pope Francis said. Returning for the first general audience Aug. 3 following a monthlong summer break, the pope reflected on his recent visit to […]
National
By Catholic News Service
CHICAGO — Chicago-based Catholic Extension launched the first of many initiatives it has planned over the next 18 months to support Uvalde, Texas, following the devastation of the Robb Elementary mass shooting. It sponsored Camp I-CAN July 25-28 at the St. Henry de Osso Project Center in Uvalde to provide third, fourth and fifth graders […]
National
By Mike Nelson and Pablo Kay
After nearly seven years serving as an auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, a new chapter in Bishop Robert E. Barron’s ministry as one of the Catholic Church’s most recognizable evangelists has begun halfway across the country. The 62-year-old Chicago native was formally installed July 29 as the ninth bishop of the Diocese […]
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