Faith is lived with joyous gratitude, not slavelike duty, pope says

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—God always loves and generously gives first before asking for fidelity to his commandments—which are the words of a loving father showing people the right way to live, Pope [...]

Remembering the Life of Deacon Richard Searls

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Deacon Richard Searls, who passed away Tuesday, July 24. The Funeral Mass will take place at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 27...

Another busy year ends for Supreme Court with all eyes on next term

WASHINGTON (CNS)—“That’s a wrap” could have been said late morning June 27 at the U.S. Supreme Court after the court issued its last two decisions of the term.

Former director bids farewell as new director of vocations takes over for archdiocese

ATLANTA—As the Catholic community in Atlanta grows to reflect the global church with worshippers praying in their native languages...

Archbishop names Savannah native to fill stewardship role

ATLANTA—Savannah native Christopher “Kit” Parker is the new executive director of stewardship and development for the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

‘Laudato Si’ Three Years Later: The US Response

In the three years since Pope Francis issued his environmental epistle Laudato Si (Care for Our Common Home), many Catholics have responded in a way that may be unparalleled for a papal encyclical.

Spring was a season of state championships for Catholic schools

ATLANTA—Archdiocesan and independent Catholic high schools captured individual and team state championships this spring in sports like lacrosse, soccer and track and field.