As Pope Francis seeks to include more women in key church leadership positions, Heather Huot, a Catholic social worker has been named to a pioneering post for women in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
First woman named to key Philadelphia archdiocesan post inspired by faith of other women
Serving church, country ‘an honor,’ says priest promoted to general in Air Force Chaplain Corps
Father Peter Zalewski, a busy and beloved Tallahassee pastor, serves in the Air Force Chaplain Corps. On Dec. 14 he was promoted to a one-star, or brigadier, general, and now holds the highest rank in the military of any Catholic priest.
Photos of the week Dec. 29, 2023
Photos featured this week are scenes from Christmas at the Vatican, in Bethlehem and in the U.S.
Pioneering Guatemalan pediatrician, Opus Dei supernumerary declared venerable
Ernesto Cofiño, a Guatemalan pediatrician and Opus Dei supernumerary known for his tireless fundraising and attention to the poorest of patients, has been declared venerable by the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints.
Photos of the week Dec. 22, 2023
Photos featured this week include Pope Francis’ 87th birthday, an illuminated Nativity in Manila, Philippines, and more.
A walk through the Christmas season
The church’s liturgical season of Christmas is one of its shortest, but also one of its most unique. Within it is the eight-day celebration of the Lord’s Nativity as well as other feasts.
Nairobi Archdiocese launches a dairy factory to boost food security
Against growing concerns about millions of people going hungry worldwide, the Archdiocese of Nairobi launched a milk processing plant in November to help local communities in central Kenya fight food insecurity and malnutrition.
‘We have nothing except our church — faith is stronger than war,’ says young Gaza Christian
The world has become very small and dangerous for the 600 Palestinian Gaza Christians sheltering at the Holy Family Parish church compound in Gaza City almost since the start of the Israeli-Hamas war Oct. 7.