Congratulating Donald Trump for his victory in the U.S. presidential election, the Vatican secretary of state expressed hope people would work together “to change the global situation, which is a situation of serious laceration, serious conflict.”
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Bishops’ Bets Pay Off for the Poor
When bishops in the World Series’ home cities placed their wager on the winner of the Fall Classic, it turns out that while only one team could win, poor people in both cities also will win.
A First for New Jersey: Cardinal to Lead Newark
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop John J. Myers of Newark, N.J., and named Cardinal-designate Joseph W. Tobin of Indianapolis to succeed him.
Chicago’s Priests Never Lost Faith in the Cubbies
Both Fathers Michael Novick and John Clemens are lifelong fans of the Chicago Cubs, and with the rest of Chicago, they are celebrating the Cubs winning the World Series and breaking the famous and dreaded 108-year curse.
School Consolidations in Baltimore
Schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Md., will see $86 million in investments over the next decade under a plan to strengthen the quality of education.
Increase in Enrollment Forces Boston to Buy Back Seminary
Rapid growth in the number of men entering St. John’s Seminary in Brighton, Mass., to study for the priesthood has prompted the Boston Archdiocese to buy back space from Boston College to accommodate the increase.
Bishops Urge a Vote Based on the Issues
In the weeks leading up the hotly contested Nov. 8 election, many Catholic bishops have written columns, issued statements or preached homilies encouraging their people to weigh the issues carefully as they enter the voting booth.
US Bishops to Elect New President and Vice-President at Upcoming Meeting
U.S. bishops are scheduled to elect the next president and vice president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops at their upcoming general assembly, Nov. 14-16, in Baltimore, Md. Each office is elected from a slate of 10 candidates who were nominated by fellow bishops.
Christmas Stamps
Mary holds the child Jesus in a 15th-century Florentine painting depicted on one of two religiously themed Christmas stamps being issued by the U.S. Postal Service.
Ladies of Charity Hold Their National Meeting in Queens
The Ladies of Charity USA recently held its national assembly in Queens.