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WASHINGTON (CNS)–As war broke out in Europe Feb. 24, with Russia’s early morning attacks on various parts of Ukraine, Catholics in the U.S. joined Pope Francis in prayers for the people of the [...]

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone, 76, from the Diocese of Charleston, South Carolina, and has appointed Father Jacques E. Fabre, CS, as Bishop-designate [...]

DECATUR–Like many Catholics, Monica LaBelle’s faith life was disrupted by the pandemic. Masses were online, leaving in her a deep longing for the Eucharist. There were few chances to support or [...]

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–The same love that gave St. Joseph the strength to protect Jesus and Mary must inspire Christians to love the church, especially when calling out its sins and flaws, Pope [...]

ATLANTA—When he returned to his home parish for the Saturday Vigil Mass on Feb. 5, James Martin was greeted with applause as the newest deacon of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.

ATLANTA—Under the bright lights and falling confetti, surrounded by his team, their families and thousands of fans in SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Sean McVay raised high the Vince Lombardi Super [...]

ATLANTA—St. Jude the Apostle Church was the first parish in the state of Georgia to host the Knights of Columbus 2022 Pilgrim Icon Program.

Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., Archbishop of Atlanta, has released the following statement of support for an expanded Laudato Si Action Plan

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–At the age of 94, retired Pope Benedict XVI said he knows he will soon stand before God’s judgment and he prayed that he would be forgiven for his shortcomings, including in [...]

STONE MOUNTAIN–Bringing faith into the world of the special needs disabilities community, Nicholas Ihenacho is a founder of Rosary Makers of America that offers a special focus on art, prayer and [...]

ATLANTA—Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta celebrated Catholic Schools Week Jan. 30-Feb. 5, as part of a national observance highlighting their academic and community contributions.

JOHNS CREEK—Heather Triggs, with her head covered by a white veil, restated her intentions to live as a consecrated woman, achieving a 20-year faith journey.

Starting on the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul (Jan. 25), the archdiocesan Office of Formation & Discipleship will have a new name: the Office of Evangelization & Discipleship.

ROME (CNS)—Divided Christians will never find unity unless they are willing to humble themselves, bowing down to worship Jesus and him alone, Pope Francis said.

ATLANTA—High school youth and young adults are invited to learn more about their faith this spring at the ECHO retreat.

PHILADELPHIA (CNS)—Ukrainian-American Catholics warn a Russian military buildup on Ukraine’s border poses a grave threat not only to that nation, but to Europe and democracy itself.

MUNICH (CNS)—A law firm’s report on how abuse cases were handled in the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising incriminated retired Pope Benedict XVI, with lawyers accusing him of misconduct in four [...]

DECATUR—Wearing an oatmeal cable knit sweater with elbow patches, Chris Lembo wrote on the blackboard leading the room of eighth graders at St. Peter Claver Regional School through algebraic equations.

ATLANTA—As part of the Synod of Bishops, Pope Francis has asked the Catholic Church to reach out to as many people as possible—whether Catholic or not—to listen to each other and share about what [...]

ATLANTA—The Pregnancy Aid Clinic opened its third location to serve women and families facing crisis pregnancies.