Close to 200 bishops at the beginning of their ministries in dioceses and eparchies around the world met Pope Francis Sept. 19 at the end of a week of conferences.
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Father Kunkel, ‘beloved’ pastor at St. Mary’s in Pylesville, dies at 79
Father A. Henry Kunkel III, the beloved longtime pastor of St. Mary in Pylesville who led his rural church with a “family-centered” approach, died Sept. 18 at WellSpan York Hospital in Pennsylvania. The native of Peru was 79 and had been battling a number of ailments, including skin and prostate cancer.
Pope appeals for peace as tensions rise in Caucasus region
Pope Francis once again called for peace in the Caucasus region as the escalating conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia prompted renewed fears of war.
Cardinal prays at queen’s funeral, signaling Charles’ openness to dialogue
An English cardinal took part in the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in an indication of openness of the British Royal family to ecumenical and interfaith dialogue.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Monsignor Valenzano still inspires
It’s been seven years since the death of Monsignor Arthur Valenzano, former rector of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and a longtime pastor of St. John in Westminster. Father Brian Nolan and Paul Gallagher, director of faith formation at Sacred Heart in Glyndon, shares memories of an amazing priest.
Be seekers of the truth, pope tells Italian pilgrims
Through the word of God and the sacraments, Christians can be “seekers of the truth” and nurture the bonds of love that unite their communities, Pope Francis said.
Papal envoy delivers aid to Ukraine under gunfire
Polish Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, papal almoner, said he and several others came under gunfire while delivering humanitarian aid to suffering Ukrainians on Pope Francis’ behalf.
Senate delays vote on measure to codify same-sex marriage in federal law
The U.S. Senate delayed a vote on a bill to codify same-sex marriage in federal law until after the midterm elections.
Archbishop William Lori announces clergy appointments
Archbishop William Lori announced clergy changes for the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Harvard theologian Father Francis X. Clooney named inaugural ICJS Silber-Obrecht Lecturer at Loyola Maryland
The Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies named Jesuit Father Francis X. Clooney as the inaugural Silber-Obrecht Lecturer at Loyola University Maryland.
West Virginia bishop, pro-life leaders applaud lawmakers for abortion ban
Bishop Mark E. Brennan of Wheeling-Charleston and pro-life leaders of West Virginia lauded the state Legislature for passing an abortion ban Sept. 13.
Pope: Under right conditions, nations may buy weapons for self-defense
Under the right moral conditions, a country has the right to purchase weapons to defend itself from those who attack it, Pope Francis said.