Pope tells Jesuits in Africa he twice refused to become a bishop
Pope Francis told Jesuits working in Congo that he had taken seriously the promise he and all Jesuits make to not seek offices of authority and power in the Church and, in fact, he twice declined becoming a bishop.
Broken trust: Ambassadors weigh in on odds against lasting peace in Holy Land
A series of deadly raids by Israeli authorities in the West Bank and attacks on Jewish civilians in the first month of the new year have made the goal of a lasting peace in the Holy Land seemingly unattainable.
Pope says he's close to Turkish people in time of 'so much pain'
"I am close to you, and I pray for you," Pope Francis told the Turkish people reeling from earthquakes that killed nearly 42,000 people in Turkey and neighboring Syria, according to figures updated Feb. 16.
Pope: The world often turns a deaf ear to God's Word
Persecution has led to people spreading – not forgetting – the Gospel to the many places they go, Pope Francis said.
'Not another Love Canal,' Ohio Catholic pastor prays for his town struck by toxic train
An Ohio Catholic priest told OSV News ...
Women saints, doctors of Church to feature in NDHS presentation
Those who want to learn more about notable female influence in the early Church are invited to Notre Dame High School, Lawrenceville, for a Feb. 24 presentation on women leaders at the heart of the Catholic faith.
Bishop to preside over Feb. 26 Rite of Election
The Rite of Election, an ancient ceremony of public acceptance for those ...
On Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, parishes remember the sick, medical professionals, caregivers
For Catholics throughout the world, Feb. 11 was ...
Karpell’s contribution to SJV means more than just 500 wins
For Dawn Karpell, it's not about the number. It's about the memories made over 22 years ...
Father Koch: How do we love one another in the age of social media?
Jesus continues his commentary on the Mosaic Law, ...
What we as Church can learn from Mardi Gras
Catholics treasure the unity we have in faith.
Earthquake: Cries of joy, tears of wonder emerge from the rubble
If a normal picture is worth 1,000 words, ...
Vatican, environmental institute release action guide for sustainability
To help local parishes, schools, other groups and ...
Pope sends winter clothing to earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria
Pope Francis sent 10,000 thermal shirts to earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria, where millions are sleeping outdoors in below-freezing temperatures...
Catholic charities sending millions in aid to an ailing Syria and Turkey after deadly earthquake
"All ours survived," Father Dariusz Dogondke, a parish priest in the Catholic Cathedral of Annunciation in Iskanderun, south Turkey, sighed with relief...
Operation Rice Bowl to assist people in need throughout the world
Faithful of the parishes and schools of the Diocese of Trenton are urged to fast, pray and ...
Young adult retreat on March 4 to highlight theme "Given: Become What You Receive"
Young adults ages 18 to 39 in the Diocese of Trenton are invited to attend a day-long young adults retreat ...
Marie Elena Stesner, wife of Deacon Stesner, dies
Marie Elena Stesner, wife of Deacon Patrick Stesner, died Feb. 10 at age 74.
Training vs. temperance: Getting to the 'heart' of the matter
I spent a career as a law-enforcement officer.
