Jean Vanier had ‘manipulative’ sexual relationships with six women February 22, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, World News Jean Vanier, founder of the ecumenical L’Arche communities that provide group homes and spiritual support for people with intellectual disabilities, used his status to have “manipulative” sexual relationships with at least six women, concludes an internal investigation commissioned by the organization.
Priest hopes being in spotlight at Groban concert can inspire good February 21, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Arts & Culture, News, World News A priest who sang at a Josh Groban concert has become a viral sensation.
‘Shocking’ ignorance on Real Presence prompts eucharistic congress February 13, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, World News Fewer than one-third of Catholics believe the Eucharist is the actual body and blood of Jesus Christ, the Pew Research Center found in a recent poll.
U.S. bishops ask pope about Amazon synod, discuss range of issues February 11, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, Video, World News Talking about debates, differences and discernment, Pope Francis told a group of U.S. bishops that people focused on the possibility of ordaining some married men and women deacons for service in the Amazon will be disappointed in his apostolic exhortation.
Children’s book inspired by pastoral teaches lessons in overcoming racism February 1, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Books, News, World News “It is my hope that ‘Everyone Belongs’ will help families, schools and parishes engage in conversation and reflection about the dignity of every person made in God’s image,” Bishop Shelton J. Fabre of Houma-Thibodaux, Louisiana, said in a statement.
Knights of Columbus unveils new initiation ceremony that will be public January 29, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, News, World News After 142 years, the Knights of Columbus is pulling down a veil of secrecy that has surrounded its initiation ceremonies in an effort to better showcase the order’s core principles and its drive to help Catholic men become disciples.
Priests swap clericals for camouflage to help fight Australian fires January 28, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, World News SYDNEY (CNS) — Three Sydney priests have swapped clericals for camouflage to join the 3,000 Australian Defence Force reservists providing support to firefighters and communities in the grip of the bushfire crisis. Father Kene Onwukwe, assistant pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Mosman, and Father Andrew Feng, parish administrator of St. Christopher Parish, Holsworthy, are […]
Bryant relied on Catholic faith to see him through tough personal times January 27, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, World News As the world mourned the loss of basketball great Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others killed in a tragic helicopter crash Jan. 26, many recalled how Bryant gave much credit to his Catholic faith for seeing him through the bad times and strengthening his marriage and family.
Archbishop Chaput retires; pope names Bishop Perez successor January 23, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, World News Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia and has appointed Bishop Nelson J. Perez of Cleveland as his successor.
Pope urges bishops to teach discernment, including on political issues January 21, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, Video, World News Sometimes the political choices people face can seem like a choice between supporting a “snake” or supporting a “dragon,” but Pope Francis told a group of U.S. bishops their job is to step back from partisan politics and help their faithful discern based on values, said Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston.
Pope speaks to U.S. bishops about pro-life issues, transgender ideology January 16, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, World News Protecting human life is the “preeminent” social and political issue, Pope Francis said, and he asked the head of the U.S. bishops’ Committee for Pro-Life Activities to convey his support to the pro-life community.
Trebek cites ‘power of prayer’ in accepting Fordham Founders’ Award January 15, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, World News “Jeopardy” host Alex Trebek and his wife, Jean, received Fordham University’s Founders’ Award at a Jan. 7 reception in Los Angeles.
