Catholic education is ‘most important thing’ church needs, speaker says
The keynote address at an annual conference for Catholic educators embracing classical Catholic education in Washington reinforced that what they are doing is important.
Pope’s presence in South Sudan marks unique moment in time
Pope Francis wrapped up his visit to the East African nation on Sunday. He ended the long-awaited and postponed journey with words of...
Earth Day: Pope Francis urges responsibility for our common home
As the world marked Earth Day on Monday, April 22, Pope Francis reiterated his urgent plea for bold action for our common home and for...
Pope Francis forms Child Protection Task Force
Pope Francis has established a task force “in order to assist the Episcopal Conferences in the preparation and updating of guidelines for the protection of minors”.
Canadian Bishops pledge $30 million to support residential schools survivors
Following last week’s formal statement of apology to indigenous communities who suffered in “Indian Residential Schools”, Canada's bishops have announced a $30 million national financial pledge.
The opening of the 13th Synod of Bishops
VATICAN CITY —The 13th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on the New Evangelisation was declared open by Pope Benedict XVI during...