ATLANTA—Catechetical leaders from parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Atlanta were celebrated for their years of service, dedication and accomplishments on March 15.

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–The Easter liturgies–with the fire, sharing of light from the paschal candle assure people that it is never too late to start again, Pope Francis said.

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–As Pope Francis presided over the Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion, the preacher of the papal household called on bishops and all Catholics to examine their consciences for ways they may be harming the unity of the Catholic Church.

ATLANTA—On March 31, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., offered a statement on racism, pledging a personal commitment to model the change that must take place to eradicate the sin.

ATLANTA—Colorful flower bouquets carpeted the entryway of the Gold Spa. “Stop Asian Hate” signs were carried by some of the more than 100 mourners at the Piedmont Road spa, one location of a crime spree where a man shot to death eight people.