Pope creates 20 new cardinals, including San Diego bishop

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–In a ceremony to create 20 new cardinals, Pope Francis encouraged the College of Cardinals to have the same spiritual zeal for all people, whether they are in positions of [...]

Group’s report card shows many dioceses failing in financial transparency

WASHINGTON (CNS)–Before Voice of the Faithful prepared a report on diocesan finance councils, it gave dioceses a heads-up that it would be working on such a report and what it would be looking [...]

How to help the Monastery of the Holy Spirit fund drive

CONYERS—The Abbey Church of the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers, built by the monks in the 1960s, is undergoing a needed renovation and restoration.

Survivors of Uvalde mass shooting get tuition aid to attend Catholic school

UVALDE, Texas (CNS)–Thanks to tuition help from Catholic Extension, children who were wounded in the Robb Elementary School mass shooting in Uvalde can transfer to a local Catholic school.

The elderly can unite all generations, save humanity, pope says

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Pope Francis dedicated his general audience talk to the urgent need for young and old to come together so older people can share their faith and wisdom about the world.

Catholic school sports teams face new competition

ATLANTA—High school athletes at Marist School, St. Pius X and Blessed Trinity will face off against new and bigger competitors as the fall sports season opens.

Be vigilant to God’s presence in life, pope says

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Christians should not only face life’s challenges without fear but also not be overcome by the temptation to remain idle to the Lord’s presence in those moments, Pope Francis said.

New school leaders for 2022-23 school year

ATLANTA—Meet the new leaders of four Catholic schools—the interim president at St. Pius X High School, Atlanta; the interim principal of St. John Neumann Regional School, Lilburn; and the [...]

Be vigilant to God’s presence in life, pope says

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Christians should not only face life’s challenges without fear but also not be overcome by the temptation to remain idle to the Lord’s presence in those moments, Pope Francis said.

Knights of Columbus honor Georgia family with international award

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CNS)–Thousands of Knights of Columbus members and their families were welcomed to Nashville Aug. 1 for the 140th annual Supreme Convention of the Catholic fraternal men’s [...]

Monastery reopens renovated Abbey Church

CONYERS—After more than two years of closure, the Monastery of the Holy Spirit community of Cistercian monks is reopening the Abbey Church to the public for prayer and Mass.

Congress revels in community of faith from infancy to adulthood

COLLEGE PARK—Families gathered at the Eucharistic Congress to celebrate how the hubbub and clamor around their tables and in living rooms are places to meet Jesus.