VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis is calling the presidents of every Catholic bishops' conference in the world to Rome Feb. 21-24 to discuss the prevention of the abuse of minors and vulnerable adults.
The Vatican made the announcement Sept. 12...
OXFORD, England — Catholic bishops in Africa have voiced concern about a growing number of priests who fail to return home after training or ministering in Europe, in violation of church norms.
“Many priests respect agreements by coming back after...
It will always be “A Day to Remember,” but Claymont’s interfaith prayer service in remembrance of Sept. 11, 2001 is intended to remind us that the best way to overcome hatred is to fight it together.
More than a handful...
VATICAN CITY — Bishops must remember, particularly when under attack, that their role is to pray, be humble in knowing God chose them and remain close to the people, Pope Francis said in his morning homily.
In fact, a bishop...
“Oh, we could all do that.”
That was the reaction of a colleague when I mentioned I wanted to write something that recalls my Catholic education and reaffirms what Catholic schools have meant to me, my parents, siblings and children.
It’s...
WAVERLY, Iowa — Now more than ever, grandparents have an essential role in their families, particularly when it comes to passing on the faith to future generations.
“We had to realize that while society doesn’t value grandparents, God does,” said...
CALIFON, N.J. -- In 2013, when Swedish telecom equipment and software giant Ericcson decided to renovate its Piscataway campus, it forewarned employees to plan on working in a paperless office.
In the process, the company was ridding the offices of...
CLAYMONT - Holy Rosary Parish will host its annual multifaith service to mark the 17th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the church, which is at 3200 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont.
Delaware politicians...
VATICAN CITY -- Members of Pope Francis' international Council of Cardinals expressed "full solidarity" with him in the midst of questions about his handling of the clerical sexual abuse scandal and said the Vatican is planning a response to...
VATICAN CITY -- Responding quickly and appropriately to the problem of abuse must be a priority for the Catholic Church, said Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley, president of the Vatican's Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors.
"Recent events in the...