U.S. Catholic Church leaders have launched the USA Catholic Church mobile app offering exclusive coverage of Pope Francis’ visit to the U.S. Sept. 22-27.
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Pope Means Business
A man sells T-shirts with Pope Francis’ picture Sept. 14 outside the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington DC, where Pope Francis will celebrate Mass Sept. 23.
Pilgrimage from Miami
Miami Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski, who is leading a Sept. 18-21 pilgrimage from Miami to Havana in support of Pope Francis’ historic visit to the island, prays at the Church of St. Marta
DC ‘Walks With Francis’ Toward Prison Reform
As part of the Walk With Francis Pledge campaign to benefit the local community and reach out to those in need in the days leading to Pope Francis’ Sept. 22-24 visit to Washington, a group of Christian leaders is advocating for “a fair and more welcoming” criminal justice system in this country.
Parish Diversity Reflects the Changing Nature of US Society
American parishes are not so monolithic anymore. Traditionally European parishes have become places where immigrants and marginalized Catholics increasingly feel at home. While parishes have gone through growing pains as new ways are adopted, in the end, parishioners largely appreciate the diversity.
Polls Show Pope Leads Resurgence of Church
If Pope Francis weren’t headed to the United States in a matter of days, American Catholics would never have known how much others value their opinions.
Francis’ Speech at UN Will Be Fifth by a Pope
Pope Francis’ three predecessors who spoke to the General Assembly – Blessed Paul VI, St. John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI – addressed issues reflecting the great social and political challenges of their era.
Philly Trying to Calm Papal Pilgrims’ Concerns
It recently became clear that a number of people seemed to have decided they would sit this one out, and watch the television coverage from the comfort of their home.
Byzantine Monk Answers Facebook with Name Change
When Facebook forced Father Moses Wright of Holy Resurrection Monastery in St. Nazianz, Wisc., to change his profile name from Hierodeacon Moses – his identity as a Byzantine monk – to his baptismal name, Michael Wright, he decided to take steps to legally change his name.
From Do-It-All Pastors to Guiding 100 Ministries
In this second installment of Catholic News Service’s ongoing series, “American Parish,” the focus is on how different types of U.S. parishes handle contemporary challenges, including the declining number of priests.