Father Tolton may soon be declared ‘venerable’ by pope

The canonization cause for Servant of God Augustus Tolton is just one step away from going to Pope Francis where the priest to be declared “venerable.” The remaining steps in the process to canonization are to be declared “blessed” and “saint.”

Miracle attributed to Blessed John Henry Newman has local ties

When the Vatican announced on Feb. 15 that Pope Francis had signed a decree recognizing a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed John Henry Newman clearing the way for his canonization, there was rejoicing in Chicago.

Silence, denial are unacceptable, archbishop says in advance of abuse summit

When presented with an accusation that a priest has sexually abused a child, "whether it's criminal or malicious complicity and a code of silence or whether it is denial" on a very human level, such reactions are no longer tolerable, said the Vatican's top investigator of abuse cases.

McCarrick removed from the priesthood after being found guilty of abuse

Pope Francis has confirmed the removal from the priesthood of Theodore E. McCarrick, the 88-year-old former cardinal and archbishop of Washington.

CCHD grants help the poor change their lives

When the Catholic Campaign for Human Development gave nearly a half-million dollars in grants to 24 community-based organizations this year, it was aiming not to provide charity to the poor — although that is good and necessary — but to strike at the very roots of poverty, helping people in need change their worlds and make them better.

Great expectations: Vatican abuse summit has realistic key goals

All eyes and ears will be on the Vatican during an unprecedented gathering Feb. 21-24 to discuss the protection of minors in the Catholic Church.

This year's Lent could be just what struggling church needs

When Lent begins March 6, U.S. Catholics will likely be more than ready for it. This set-aside time for prayer and reflection -- after all the church has been through in recent months -- could provide both a healing balm and a needed boost forward, some say.

Cardinal Cupich, Bishop Bambera welcome Catholic-Muslim document signed by pope

The declaration signed by Pope Francis and Sheik Ahmad el-Tayeb, the grand imam of al-Azhar, during the pope's trip to the United Arab Emirates "is a clarion call for robust dialogue that leads to peace," said the Catholic chairman of the National Catholic-Muslim Dialogue and the chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs.

Witness to Christ with love, pope tells Catholics on Arabian Peninsula

Meeting with tens of thousands of Catholics living in the United Arab Emirates, Pope Francis urged them to be meek, peaceful and express their Christian identity by loving others.

Valentine’s Day

No one celebrates Valentine’s Day much as a religious holiday anymore. Most of the time, no one calls it St. Valentine’s Day at all.
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