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Theresa Inoue, coordinator of evangelization and missionary discipleship at the SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis, kneels in prayer May 8, 2019, before the created remains of William "Paco" Pryor before a funeral for him in the cathedral's Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Homeless, Pryor lived for more than 20 years behind the cathedral. He died in a nursing home April 3 at age 74. (CNS photo/Sean Gallagher, The Criterion)

Funeral pays tribute to homeless man who lived by Indianapolis cathedral

Posted by - May 25, 2019
INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — In his own way, William “Paco” Pryor never considered himself homeless during the more than 20 years that he lived behind SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in…
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The U.S. Capitol is seen in Washington Feb. 5, 2019. Five U.S. bishops, chairmen of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' committees or subcommittees, said May 17 they were "gravely disappointed" with the U.S. House of Representatives passage of the Equality Act. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn)

U.S. bishops ‘gravely disappointed’ with House passage of Equality Act

Posted by - May 25, 2019
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Five U.S. bishops, chairmen of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ committees or subcommittees, said May 17 they were “gravely disappointed” with the U.S. House of Representatives passage…
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Mount Carmel School president, Galvin Deleon Guerrero (right), meets with school business manager, John Blanco, to discuss the budget for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year, which will maintain current tuition levels while also raising teacher salaries by 20%.

Mount Carmel School’s Board of Directors Maintains Current Tuition Levels, Raises Salaries

Posted by - May 25, 2019
In an effort to continue helping parents, Mount Carmel School’s Board of Directors recently decided to maintain current tuition levels. At the same time, the board also decided to raise…
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Pope Francis prays in front of a candle in memory of victims of sexual abuse as he visits St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral in Dublin Aug. 25, 2018. Pope Francis has revised and clarified norms and procedures for holding bishops and religious superiors accountable in protecting minors as well as in protecting members of religious orders and seminarians from abuse. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Pope issues new norms on mandatory abuse reporting, bishop accountability

Posted by - May 19, 2019
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has revised and clarified norms and procedures for holding bishops and religious superiors accountable in protecting minors as well as in protecting members of…
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Pope Francis gestures as he addresses more than 1,000 diocesan leaders, both clergy and laity, May 9, 2019, at the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome. Seated next to the pope is Cardinal Angelo de Donatis, vicar of Rome. (CNS photo/Remo Casilli, Reuters)

Pope: Without Holy Spirit, dioceses can become worldly businesses

Posted by - May 19, 2019
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A diocese that cares more about being an organized workplace rather than announcing the good news can fall prey to clericalism and distance itself from Christ,…
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The Basilica of St. Francis with its bell tower is pictured through corn in Assisi, Italy, Sept. 6, 2011. Pope Francis has invited young economists and entrepreneurs to take part in an initiative to be launched in Assisi March 26-28, 2020. The initiative seeks to find new ways to do business, promote human dignity and protect the environment. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Pope invites young people to pledge to build a new economy

Posted by - May 19, 2019
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has invited young economists and entrepreneurs around the world to help create a “new and courageous culture” that finds new ways to do business,…
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A sign at the "One Happy Family" center for refugees on the Greek island of Lesbos points to a small shack where people can repair bicycles or other items. Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, the papal almoner, visited the center and men working in the shack May 9, 2019. (CNS photo/Cindy Wooden)

Cardinal ‘Fix It’: Almoner’s job is to model direct charity

Posted by - May 19, 2019
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — During his visit to a center offering respite and food to refugees on the Greek island of Lesbos, Cardinal Konrad Krajewski followed a sign that said,…
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