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VATICAN CITY (CNS)–People often are tempted to think their relationship with God is some kind of commercial transaction where they buy God’s grace with their hard work, Pope Francis said.

SMYRNA—The work of the faithful is to be “agents of sabotage” against evil to collaborate with God in the re-creation of the world, Father John Riccardo of Acts XXIX told a sold-out crowd at [...]

ATHENS—St. Joseph Church, the first Catholic church in Athens, celebrated its 150th anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 17, with Mass and a reception at its Epps Bridge Parkway location.

ATLANTA—Two schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta were recognized as national models of excellence.

MARKOWA, Poland (OSV News)–In one of the most significant moments in Polish post-war history, the Ulma family was beatified in Markowa Sept. 10.

(OSV News)–Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York told OSV News the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, which will be marked with solemn ceremonies across the U.S., should be observed [...]

ATLANTA—Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer extended prayerful greetings to the Jewish community ahead of observances of the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

ATLANTA—Along with his brother priests, the Marist School community is mourning the loss of alumnus Father Thomas Ellerman, SM, ’58, who died on Sept. 9, in Atlanta.

LAGRANGE—The Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (AACCW) is hosting its 67th Annual Convention Oct. 13-15 at St. Peter Church in LaGrange.

(OSV News)—When the cardinals gathered 45 years ago to choose a successor to Pope Paul VI, they wanted—not unreasonably—a smiling pope.

ATLANTA—Commemorating a decade of education, Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School unveiled a 28-foot-long, colorful mural featuring a collage of its students, showcasing their diverse backgrounds.

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia (CNS)–Like the land struck by a “zud,” the human heart has a thirst and longing that can be alleviated only by the God of love, Pope Francis told Mongolians gathered for [...]

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Our Lady of Guadalupe and other recognized Marian apparitions show clearly how evangelization does not require complicated plans

Schools around the Archdiocese of Atlanta opened their doors beginning Aug. 7 for students, from the youngest starting their education in pre-K to seniors relishing their final year of high school.

ATLANTA—Longtime educator Jennifer Hughes is the new director of parish preschools for the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

ATLANTA–Father James Patrick “Jimmy” Adams, a retired priest of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, died in Tampa, Florida on Aug. 12. He was 76 years old and a priest for more than 41 years.

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Having faith does not mean there will be no difficulties in life, either for individuals or for the church as a whole, Pope Francis said, but it does mean knowing that Jesus is [...]

As students begin a new school year, I feel a bit out of place. This is the first time since I was ordained a priest 31 years ago that I don’t have to prepare for a new school year.

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.—Early this year, Delores White was exploring resources for Black Catholics when she learned about the National Black Catholic Congress.

ATLANTA—As a member of the Catholic Relief Services Board of Directors, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., traveled to Honduras in June to witness the agency’s lifesaving work.