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ATLANTA—On Feb. 12, advocates from Georgians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (GFADP) gathered at the Georgia State Capitol to urge senators and representatives to protect individuals with [...]

RIVERDALE—Hundreds of ear-splitting firecrackers exploded, kicking off the Lunar New Year festival.

DULUTH—A former youth minister turned theology teacher, Jason Gambon believes the best way to connect with students is to learn their passions.

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–After undergoing a CT scan Feb. 18, Pope Francis was diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia, the Vatican said.

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–On his fourth day in Rome’s Gemelli hospital, Pope Francis was without fever and devoted some time to work, the Vatican said.

ATLANTA —Coming from five countries, including Cuba, Peru, Venezuela and Togo, with diverse professional experiences from business and technology to medicine and sales, seven men were ordained to [...]

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Pope Francis has formally recognized that five Franciscan missionaries ministering in what is now the U.S. state of Georgia were killed for their faith.

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Pope Francis has urged U.S. Catholics and people of goodwill to not give in to “narratives” that discriminate against and cause unnecessary suffering to migrants and refugees.

ROSWELL—The National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) led nearly 6,000 Catholic schools nationwide in the celebration of National Catholic Schools Week, Jan. 26–Feb. 1.

ATLANTA—University of Notre Dame fans made a pilgrimage to Atlanta for a large service project and Mass before cheering on their team in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.

Pope Francis opened the Holy Door in St. Peter’s Basilica on Christmas Eve, ushering in the Jubilee Year of Hope.

ATLANTA–The bishops of Georgia and the Georgia Catholic Conference, which works to promote public policy positions on behalf of the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the Diocese of Savannah, issued a [...]

(OSV News)–Several Catholic leaders are speaking out against the Trump administration’s reversal of a longstanding policy limiting where immigration officials could make arrests.

HAPEVILLE—In a heartfelt tribute to the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., elementary students from across the Archdiocese of Atlanta showcased their creative talents at the 17th annual [...]

WASHINGTON–The theme of the 52nd National March for Life was “Life: Why We March,” and for the thousands of people gathered on the National Mall in the freezing cold Jan. 24, everyone had their [...]

ATLANTA—As part of the Jubilee Holy Year, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., has announced that several churches in the archdiocese will serve as local pilgrimage churches.

Two days after opening the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica to inaugurate the Holy Year 2025, Pope Francis opened a second Holy Door at the Rebibbia New Complex Prison in Rome.

ATLANTA —Georgia’s Catholic and private schools are receiving significant boosts in funding through the efforts of several state- and archdiocesan-supported financial aid programs.

ATLANTA—More than 279,120 readers came to The Georgia Bulletin website in 2024 to stay informed about Catholic news in the Atlanta area and beyond.

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–While calling himself an “old man” and saying he never expected to be pope this long, Pope Francis said he still has dreams for the future.