CHURCH
Pope urges prayers for Colombia, Jerusalem, Afghanistan
Loving others as Jesus loved means serving others, reaching out and helping those in need, Pope Francis said.
Reform aims to carry Gospel mission forward, not clean up past, Pope says
The Christian idea of reforming one's life is not about making it perfect but initiating a process of going outside of oneself to best follow one's vocation and carry out a mission, Pope Francis said.
Pope tells Swiss Guard soldiers to arm themselves with Gospel, rosary
Wearing armor and carrying medieval-era weaponry – halberds and swords – is not enough.
Pope prays emergency workers in India find strength to persevere
Pope Francis said he was praying for all those affected by the huge health emergency.
Diocese comments on changing status of St. Francis Medical Center
The Diocese of Trenton learned today, May 6, that Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care systems in the nation and owner of St. Francis Medical Center in Trenton, has announced its intention to merge St. Francis into Capital Health, relinquishing St. Francis’ long-standing Catholic identity.
Facing death, priest turns his farewell into teachable moment
Father Kottar, a priest from the Diocese of Charlotte, has been diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease.
Eight men to be ordained as permanent deacons May 15
After five years of educational and pastoral formation, eight laymen will advance to the Order of Deacon May 15 when they are ordained by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton.
Pope to institute formal 'ministry of catechist'
While millions of laypeople around the world are recognized as catechists in their parish or diocese, Pope Francis is preparing to formally institute the "ministry of catechist.
Pope to institute formal 'ministry of catechist'
Pope Francis is preparing to formally institute the "ministry of catechist.
Pope: One act of pure love is greatest miracle Christians can perform
Contemplative prayer transforms and purifies the human heart, Pope Francis said.
Heaven doesn't need saints canonized, people do, cardinal says
"It's useful on earth, not for heaven," said Cardinal Marcello Semeraro...
Poor need protection from world market fallout, Pope says
Financial speculation is unsustainable and dangerous, therefore, markets must be regulated and the poor protected, Pope Francis said.
Pope will open an online meeting on 'demographic winter' in Italy
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis is scheduled to open a meeting discussing the challenges posed by Italy's low birthrate.
At Rosary, Pope prays resources move from military to pandemic prevention
Under the gaze of a seventh-century icon of Mary, Pope Francis launched a monthlong, global recitation of the Rosary, pleading for Mary's intercession for the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pope Francis asks for prayers for peace in Myanmar
Pope Francis has called for prayers for peace and reconciliation in Myanmar.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
250 X 250 AD
E-Editions
250 X 250 AD
Events
250 X 250 AD