Family of NY nun up for sainthood calls on American Pope Leo for help: ‘What would be more fitting?’

The family of Mother Mary Angeline Teresa McCrory, an Irish nun who founded upstate New York’s Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, is praying Pope Leo XIV will advance her ...
Crux

New Catholic archbishop of New York wants a church that ‘shows respect for all’ and builds unity

Ronald Hicks was installed Friday as the 11th archbishop of New York in a ceremony at the revered St. Patrick’s Cathedral in ...

How does an archbishop become a cardinal? What to know

Becoming a cardinal is one of the highest honors in the Catholic Church. With the installation of New York’s new archbishop, Ronald Hicks, some people may be wondering how cardinals are chosen, what ...

Church plans parking lot on rare green space in Fresno’s Tower District. See the plans

Come Sunday, there’s definitely a need for parking,” said District 1 Councilmember Annalisa Perea, whose district includes ...

The pioneering path of Augustus Tolton, the first Black Catholic priest in the US – born into slavery, he's now a candidate for sainthood

The first publicly recognized Black priest in the United States, Augustus Tolton, may not be a household name. Yet I believe his story – from being born enslaved to becoming a college valedictorian – ...

Looming Archdiocese of Detroit restructuring plan weighs on region's Catholics

Listening sessions are set at every parish starting in April. The archdiocese plans a "pastorate" approach with a priest ...
WXYZ

Historic Detroit Catholic church to close after 80+ years due to declining attendance

DETROIT (WXYZ) — A Catholic church that has served Detroit's community since the 1940s will hold its final mass this Sunday, marking the end of an era for the ...
Reuters

New York Catholic Church agrees to mediation for 1,300 sexual abuse claims

Mediator who helped settle record L.A. case to reprise role in New York Attorney for accusers says archdiocese finally giving in to pressure Archdiocese says efforts to pay victims complicated by ...
The Hill

MAGA declares war on the Catholic Church

Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s brutal treatment of racial minorities, mostly of Hispanic heritage, caused Pope Leo XIV to call upon Catholic leadership to issue a forceful statement condemning ...
National Catholic Register

New Catholic Hubs: Greenville, South Carolina, Traditional Faith Haven in the Bible Belt

Energized by a strong regional economy and a trio of parishes that place a premium on beautiful liturgies, this charming Southern city is a huge hit with Catholic families. Kids play a game during an ...
The New York Times

In Pulpits and Pews, Catholic Churches Urge Compassion for Immigrants

Immigration was on the minds of priests and parishioners following a letter from the nation’s Catholic bishops decrying how immigrants are being treated. Rev. Alex Santora delivered a homily about ...
Los Angeles Times

Catholic Church puts foot down on Trump’s mass deportation policy. That’s a start

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a rare collective statement condemning President Trump’s mass ...