Pope Francis praises Sister Jeannine Gramick’s 50 years of L.G.B.T. ministry in handwritten letter
In a handwritten letter, Pope Francis congratulated Sister Gramick on “50 years of closeness, of compassion and of tenderness” in a ministry that he described as being in “the style of God.”
Interview: Sister Jeannine Gramick on being censured by the Vatican, 50 years of ministry and her hopes for LGBT Catholics
“My hope for L.G.B.T. Catholics is that they all feel welcome and comfortable in any parish in the world,” Sister Gramick says. “That they might feel just as much a part of the church as anyone else.”
Synodal Flip-Flopping?
Your browser does not support the video tag. CLICK TO WATCH THE VIDEO TRANSCRIPT The pope recently received a hand-delivered complaint, decrying Germany’s so-called Synodal Way. The German group Neuer Anfang (“New Beginning”), presented the pontiff with “A Manifesto for Reform,” signed by roughly 6,000 concerned Catholics. Church Militant’s William Mahoney has more on the […]
Thoughts on Epiphany
“When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, Magi from the East arrived in Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is the newborn King of the Jews? We saw His star at its rising and have come to do Him homage’” (Matthew 2:1–2). The Epiphany On Jan. 6, the Church traditionally celebrates Epiphany, […]
Bible in a Year: Have you heard about Father Mike Schmitz’s next project?
Father Mike Schmitz recently marked two major milestones, on consecutive days. On Dec. 31, listeners to “The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)” were able to hear the 365th and final episode of the hugely popular podcast, as Schmitz wrapped up the last verses of the Book of Revelation. The following day, Jan. 1, brought […]
Pope Francis’ advice to Christian business executives
Pope Francis on Friday offered advice to business leaders who want to live out the Gospel in the workplace, where he said “the Church needs your witness.” In a meeting at the Vatican with French Catholic entrepreneurs on Jan. 7, the pope said that he wanted to share some teachings to help “carry out your role as […]
Mask mandates return in several dioceses as omicron variant surges
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The rapid spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus has led bishops in dioceses nationwide to reimpose mask mandates for students and staff at schools as well as for Mass attendees regardless of vaccination status. Since mid-December, the mandates have been put in place in the archdioceses of Miami and Boston […]
Displaced Kentucky parishioners attend Masses in makeshift church
OWENSBORO, Ky. (CNS) — Celebrating Mass in a 20-by-25-foot metal outbuilding on Dec. 24, 2021, for the displaced community of Resurrection Parish in Dawson Springs, the image that came to mind for Owensboro Bishop William F. Medley was “there was no room at the inn.” But parishioners did find room in a structure shared by […]
Six-time NFL Pro Bowler Matt Birk has long embraced pro-life cause
BALTIMORE (CNS) — A lifelong Catholic who attended parochial schools in St. Paul, Minnesota, former professional football player Matt Birk had always considered himself pro-life, especially after cradling his first newborn baby. That’s when the former center with the Minnesota Vikings and Baltimore Ravens instinctively knew life is a gift from God. The six-time National […]
Mozambique: Humanitarian crisis in Cabo Delgado is getting worse. Bishop Juliasse appeals for help.
According to the Apostolic Administrator of Pemba, Bishop António Juliasse, the situation in Cabo Delgado is anything but better. Read all