Bishop announces assignments for permanent deacons to be ordained April 1
12 permanent deacons, one transitional approaching ordination
Pope Francis addresses a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress as Vice President Joe Biden (left) and Speaker of the House John Boehner look on in the House of Representatives Chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington Sept. 24, 2015. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
Pope Francis’ pontificate prompts U.S. Catholics to reimagine role in public life, experts say
‘Our social teaching does not align perfectly with any one political party’s platform’
Pope Francis listens to a question while responding to journalists aboard his flight from Tallinn, Estonia, to Rome in this Sept. 25, 2018, file photo. In his message for World Communications Day, the pope said that "there is no good journalism without the ability to listen." (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
Editorial: Pope Francis has set the Church on a ‘bold new course’
‘He does what he preaches, that’s the key to understanding his actions’
Pope Francis prays at the entrance to the Vatican's Teutonic Cemetery, a medieval cemetery now reserved mainly for German-speaking priests and members of religious orders, during a visit Nov. 2, 2022, the feast of All Souls. In an interview for the 10th anniversary of his pontificate March 13, 2023, the 86-year-old pope said he thinks about death often, but it is a good thing to remember one will not live forever. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)
‘Fraternity, tears, smiles’: Pope shares hopes for the future
A gift for his 10th anniversary? ‘Peace. We need peace.’
Pope Francis meets people as he inaugurates a new shelter, day center and soup kitchen for the poor in Palazzo Migliori across the street from St. Peter's Square Nov. 15, 2019. The shelter, funded by the papal almoner's office, is staffed by volunteers from the Community of Sant'Egidio and was inaugurated in time for the World Day of the Poor 2019. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)
He has ‘changed our lives,’ say those in need about Francis, the ‘pope of the poor’
‘You have to be humble to understand the poor … and Pope Francis has humility’
Witness the renewal of promises by priests of diocese at Chrism Mass
‘It’s a reminder to me of the Church’s ministry in the world and God’s work in the world’
Ancient Order of Hibernians honor St. Patrick’s Day contest winners
Ancient Order of Hibernians honor St. Patrick’s Day contest winners
