Pope creates 13 new cardinals, including Washington archbishop

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–One by one 11 senior churchmen knelt before Pope Francis to receive their red hats, a cardinal’s ring and a scroll formally declaring their new status and assigning them a [...]

Reminders of what it means to be thankful

ATLANTA—There was a trend on social media this summer: Remember where you were on Dec. 31, 2019, as you looked forward to the promise of the new year.

Harnessing the power of prayer at St. Jude the Apostle Church

SANDY SPRINGS—Mister Rogers’ mom gave him sage advice on how to manage a crisis. “Look for the helpers,” she told him.

Bishops, in virtual meeting, focus on McCarrick report, pandemic, racism

WASHINGTON (CNS)–The first day of the virtual fall assembly of the U.S. Catholic bishops, Nov. 16, included discussion about the Vatican report on Theodore McCarrick, the ongoing pandemic and the [...]

Everyone has role in helping nation heal after divisive election, says Jesuit

SYRACUSE, N.Y.–While postelection tensions are exceptionally high, Americans are not as ultra-polarized as the media portrays and they have the tools to help restore personal perspective and [...]

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord

During November, for many Catholic families, it is customary to remember in some spiritual way those who have died.

Biden says once he’s in White House, he’ll ‘unify’ the nation

WILMINGTON, Del. (CNS)—President-elect Joe Biden told hundreds of supporters in Wilmington that he pledged “to be a president who seeks not to divide but unify” and “who doesn’t see red states [...]

Central Night Shelter volunteers serve homeless amid pandemic

ATLANTA—The Central Night Shelter is facing its first full winter season in the midst of the pandemic.

Archbishop Hartmayer’s statement on McCarrick report

Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer, OFM Conv., issued the following statement Nov. 10 upon release of the Vatican report on the investigation of now-disgraced former cardinal, Theodore McCarrick:

A sense of community can help those grieving in a pandemic

ATLANTA—Donald Jeanne met his wife, Anita, in high school more than 30 years ago. They became good friends and began dating later in life.

Candler’s Catholic Studies director nominated for Latin Grammy

DECATUR—When Tony Alonso imagines the choirs and believers in the pews singing his music, it isn’t polished musicians hitting every note he envisions, but the imperfect, faith-filled women and [...]