Before members of the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon began packing their bags for the synod assembly at the Vatican Oct. 6-27, a variety of groups were announcing side events.
Mario and Paola Martinez , who co-direct the Diocese of San Bernardino's new Office for Marriage and Family Life, said they see the role as an opportunity to serve their community while also offering...
Vatican magistrates have decided that one priest accused of sexually abusing underage altar boys who served in St. Peter’s Basilica, and another accused of facilitating that abuse, will be put on...
In his six years in office, Pope Francis has been no stranger to controversy or resistance, yet judging by the all-star lineup of opponents to his coming Synod of Bishops on the Amazon, the gathering...
IMAGE: CNS photo/Daniel Sone By Tom Dermody PEORIA, Ill. (CNS) -- Acknowledging evidence that "for several generations" the Catholic Church has not sufficiently taught its core truths...
IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Catholic Church will endure, despite the frailty and sins of its members, because it is God's project, Pope Francis said...
IMAGE: CNS photo/Randy Sager, ABC photo archives By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Cokie Roberts, a broadcast journalist and political commentator who spoke publicly about her Catholic faith...
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- A delegation of U.S. bishops and laypeople came to Rome to share with Pope Francis and Vatican officials the joyful experiences and...
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By SYDNEY (CNS) -- Cardinal George Pell, the most senior Catholic cleric to be convicted of child sexual abuse offenses, has lodged an application with Australia's High...