Most Rev. Joseph E. Kurtz becomes President of USCCB

The Archbishop of Louisville, Kentucky, Joseph E. Kurtz, has been chosen to succeed Timothy Cardinal Dolan…

The Vatican Releases Statement on Gatherings Related to Medjugorje

Earlier this month, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) released a statement on…

Pope Francis Brings Attention to the Global Issue of Human Trafficking

Pope Francis held a Vatican workshop on November 2-3 called “Trafficking in Human Beings: Modern Slavery.”…

Vatican Embassy in Damascus Hit by Mortar Shell

Early this month, a mortar shell hit the Vatican embassy in Damascus, damaging the building’s roof,…

Military Chaplains Face Arrest For Performing Mass During Shutdown

Along with a number of anticipated political and economic effects, the federal government shutdown prompted one…

Holocaust Survivor Thanks Pope for Church’s Aid

Holocaust survivor, Graziella Viterbi, 88, expressed her gratitude for the Church’s role in saving her life…

Kuma’s Corner Offers Burger Topped with Wine and Unconsecrated Host

Controversy has sprung up in the Avondale neighborhood in Chicago after a small restaurant, Kuma’s Corner,…

The Superior General of the Jesuits Visits the US

Very Rev. Adolfo Nicolás, S.J., Superior General of the Society of Jesus, concluded a two-week visit…

Diocese of Hiroshima Celebrates its 90th Anniversary

The Apostolic Vicariate of Hiroshima was founded on May 4, 1923. Bishop Heinrich Döring, S.J. presided…

Pope Meets with Advisory Body to Reform Curia

Ever since the conclave, the pope’s top priority has been the reform of the Roman Curia,…