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ATLANTA–In a pre-Lenten letter, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., urges Atlanta Catholics to support the important work of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) amid a freeze of funds from the U.S.

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–A light drizzle finally let up as hundreds of faithful headed to St. Peter’s Square to pray the rosary for Pope Francis on the 11th day of his hospitalization for double pneumonia.

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Pope Francis experienced “an asthmatic respiratory crisis of prolonged magnitude, which also required the use of oxygen at high flows” Feb. 22, said the daily medical bulletin [...]

CUMMING—As a lifelong artist, Patricia Mattozzi embraced one of the little-known traditions of iconography: never signing her work.

(OSV News)–The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops sued the Trump administration Feb. 18 over the suspension of funding of refugee resettlement assistance.

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 [...]