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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.

CLARKSTON—The Rasooly family’s journey from Afghanistan to Atlanta under the threat of danger has been one with challenges.

I was over church hopping. With the idea of becoming Catholic, I asked that we tackle the toughest teaching first: Natural Family Planning (NFP).

NORCROSS—Throughout Scripture, Jesus pulled his disciples aside to teach them directly. From the explanation of the parables to Peter’s confession of faith, our Lord taught the teachers so that [...]

NORCROSS—Throughout Scripture, Jesus pulled his disciples aside to teach them directly. From the explanation of the parables to Peter’s confession of faith, our Lord taught the teachers so that [...]

LISBON, Portugal (OSV News)–Joyful, singing crowds were walking through Lisbon long after the opening Mass of World Youth Day 2023 was over Aug. 1.

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–The Gospel calls Christians to bring the elderly to the center of their lives and away from the margins of families, politics and financial markets that banish them as [...]

DULUTH—Hundreds of young believers filled Gas South Convention Center for a weekend of spiritual renewal and high-energy worship.

CHAMBLEE—Tracye Neal, a 53-year-old mother, spent two years living in extended-stay motels, struggling to find an apartment while juggling work.

ATLANTA—For Belinda Held, sharing her love of travel with others is a vocation.

WASHINGTON (OSV News)–U.S. House lawmakers called the global status of religious liberty “dire” during a hearing July 18, citing concerns across the globe from China to Nicaragua.

ATLANTA—Father Benedict Abugu, OFM Conv., from Holy Cross Church, will speak at the next Magnificat meal for women to be held on Saturday morning, Aug. 19. Father Abugu is from southeastern [...]

ATLANTA—On Sunday, June 11, St. Paul of the Cross Church hosted one of many eucharistic processions the weekend of the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ for the parish year of the [...]

El calendario litúrgico de los meses de verano incluye las fiestas de muchos mártires, aquellos que murieron por su fe. Por ejemplo, el 22 de junio, honramos a Santo Tomás Moro y San Juan Fisher, [...]

ATLANTA—At more than 16 parishes and schools across the Archdiocese of Atlanta, students from Catholic and public schools are teaming up on soccer fields and basketball courts while their parents [...]

VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Pope Francis named 21 new cardinals, including U.S.-born Archbishop Robert F. Prevost, who took the helm at the Dicastery for Bishops in April, and French Archbishop Christophe [...]