Quiapo Church elevated as ‘Archdiocesan Shrine of the Black Nazarene’
The St. John the Baptist Parish or Quiapo Church has been elevated to the status of an archdiocesan shrine.
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Fr. Tom to Pope Francis: I offered my suffering for you and the Church
Just one day after being released from 18 months of captivity, Indian priest Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil shared an emotional meeting with Pope Francis, saying that throughout his time as a prisoner, he offe…
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Council of Cardinals says more youth, women needed in Roman Curia
One of the key talking points in the latest round of meetings for the Pope’s Council of Cardinals was the selection of personnel in the Roman Curia, with an emphasis on making it more interna…
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Knights of Columbus raise $1.3 million for storm victims
As Knights of Columbus members volunteer to aid the victims of recent storms, the organization has also raised over $1.3 million
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Barred from disaster relief, damaged Texas churches sue government
Texas churches damaged by Hurricane Harvey filed a lawsuit against the Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Hong Kong bishop talks Church-state relations, hopes for the future
The challenges endured by Catholics in China are complex, said Bishop Michael Yeung Ming-cheung of Hong Kong
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Father Tom Uzhunnalil has been released, is headed to India
VATICAN— After more than 18 months of questions and uncertainty regarding the fate of Fr Tom Uzhunnalil following his abduction by militants in Yemen, the priest has finally been set free and is on…
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Pope Francis: Parents cherishing their kids is a sign of hope for the future
VATICAN— On his return flight from Colombia, Pope Francis said that seeing parents’ devotion for their children gives him hope for the country’s future.
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Pope says he hopes Trump reconsiders DACA decision
Politicians who call themselves pro-life must be pro-family and not enact policies that divide families and rob young people of a future, Pope Francis said.
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Church seeks justice, healing amid calls to end drug killings
The Catholic hierarchy has appealed for justice as well as ‘healing’ from the country’s violence, as the recent killings of three teenagers triggered public outrage.
