Seeing everyone as a brother or sister is part of Christianity, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Being a Christian means recognizing every person as a brother or sister and always being ready to lend a helping hand, Pope Leo XIV said.
Lighting artisan uncovers family link to Atlanta Basilica project
ATLANTA—When Edwin Rambusch saw the dozen lanterns suspended along the length of the nave of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, their design and style felt familiar.
Pope calls treatment of migrants in U.S. ‘extremely disrespectful’
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Insisting that the dignity of all people, including immigrants, must be respected, Pope Leo XIV asked U.S. Catholics and “people of goodwill” to read and listen to the U.S. [...]
Love is key to church’s mental health ministry, says bishop who lost family to suicide
(OSV News)–“When the Church speaks tenderly about mental health, people listen,” said Bishop John P. Dolan of Phoenix, whose mental health advocacy draws on his lived experience of losing several [...]
Immigration concerns top of mind for US bishops at fall assembly
BALTIMORE (OSV News)–From the opening gavel to adjournment Nov. 11, the immigration issue was at the forefront for much of the first day of public sessions of the U.S. bishops’ fall plenary [...]
Ministries bracing to serve those affected by SNAP benefits pause
ATLANTA–With the federal government shut down, many low-income families have been unable to access food assistance since Nov. 1
Catholic schools see growing impact from Georgia Promise, GOAL Scholarships
SMYRNA—Through the Georgia Promise Scholarship and Georgia GOAL (Greater Opportunities for Access to Learning) Scholarship, Catholic education is steadily becoming more accessible to families in [...]
SOLT Family Mission Experience offers all ages avenues to serve Christ
ATLANTA—Following her son Luca’s confirmation earlier this year, Cristina DiMarzio was looking for a way to continue engaging the 13-year-old in the journey of faith.
November: A time to remember, reflect and hope
Each November, the church turns her gaze toward the mystery of death and the hope of eternal life.
Prayer for beloved dead is sign of hope of being together again, pope says
ROME (CNS)–As Christians visit cemeteries on the feast of All Souls and remember their loved ones who have died, they do so with faith that at the end of this life they will be together again [...]
Bearing Witness Institute promotes understanding among faiths
ATLANTA—Under the stage lights at the Alliance Theatre, Brendan Murphy showed a packed audience an image of a statue from Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
National Association of Hispanic Priests Convention inspires hope, renewal
ATLANTA—Hispanic priests from across the United States gathered in Atlanta Oct. 13-16 for the National Association of Hispanic Priests Convention.
Proclaiming the Gospel includes welcoming migrants, pope says at Jubilee
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–The joint celebration of the Jubilee of Migrants and the Jubilee of the Missions is an opportunity to remind all Catholics that the duty to welcome and assist migrants is also [...]
Church must ‘walk poor with the poor’ to serve Christ, says Pope Leo in first exhortation
(OSV News)–In his first apostolic exhortation, Pope Leo XIV has taken up the call of Pope Francis for Christians to see in the poor the very face of Christ–and to be a church that “walks poor [...]
CNEWA director: Sense of relief as hostages freed, ceasefire holds—but peace vulnerable
(OSV News)–Scenes of joy, relief and tearful welcomes flooded media across the world Oct. 13 as the remaining Israeli hostages were freed from Hamas captivity in the Gaza Strip as part of the [...]
Atlanta’s legal community begins new judicial year with prayer
ATLANTA—The St. Thomas More Society’s annual Red Mass, celebrated Oct. 9 at the Cathedral of Christ the King, signifies the beginning of a judicial calendar year
Catholic coalition holds nationwide prayer vigils at ICE offices
WASHINGTON–A coalition of Catholic organizations held prayer vigils across the country on Oct. 22 for what organizers called “a national day of public witness for our immigrant brothers and sisters.”
Chief communications officer for Atlanta Archdiocese to speak at Magnificat
ATLANTA—Maureen Smith, who is the chief communications officer for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, will be the next speaker for the Magnificat Meal to be held on Nov. 15.
St. John the Evangelist School celebrates fourth Blue Ribbon recognition
HAPEVILLE—St. John the Evangelist School has been recognized as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence for the fourth time, marking another milestone in its history of academic achievement.
Church must ‘walk poor with the poor’ to serve Christ, says Pope Leo in first exhortation
(OSV News)–In his first apostolic exhortation, Pope Leo XIV has taken up the call of Pope Francis for Christians to see in the poor the very face of Christ–and to be a church that “walks poor [...]
