September 2021

Many Roman Catholics in Germany were angry last Friday when the Pope decided to send the Archbishop of Cologne, Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki, on a six-month “spiritual sabbatical”.A Vatican investigation revealed that Cardinal Woelki had…

The Catholic Church in Australia is set to face its demons in a historic rally that will chart a future for a diminished institution bruised by the damning findings of the Royal Commission on Sexual Abuse.The last time bishops and…

Comply with the increased enforcement of COVID-19 restrictions in the Canadian province of New Brunswick, Bishop Valery Vienneau limited the celebration of Mass to those who have been vaccinated. Although "less than 50 people have died…

Professor Ray Donnelly, founder and chairman of the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, shared his thoughts with ECHO ahead of the annual Pause for Thought service this weekend: Liverpool is a remarkable place and the people of Liverpool and!-->…

The Archbishop of Perth, Tim Costelloe, is leading a process that could lead to major reforms of the Catholic Church in Australia.Key points:Australian Catholic Church holds first plenary council since 1937The role of women in the church,…

STATEN ISLAND, NY - Pope Francis on Wednesday accepted the resignation of Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn, who was cleared by the Vatican earlier this month on allegations of sexual abuse.Bishop DiMarzio tendered his resignation as…

Members of the Bayanihan Cultural Dance Group perform a liturgical dance ahead of the Archdiocesan Mass of Filipino Saints Fiesta on September 26, 2021 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen of the Fatherland. (Kevin J. Parks / CR staff)…

Father Robert Reyes helps girls plant a tree in Guagua, Pampanga, to symbolize the growth of their Catholic faith. (Photo by Sansu Fuster) GUAGUA, Pampanga - Catholic priest Fr. Robert Reyes started here on Tuesday the planting of 500…

Standing outside the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on an overcast morning, Sister M. Anncarla Costello and Father Parker Sandoval were asked who had the idea of ​​having them co-organize the new and sprawling exhibition of the…

VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Christians must be on their guard and avoid the temptation to think they are better than others, an attitude that risks transforming the Church into a place of "separation and not of communion," the President said. Pope…