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Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago leaves a session of the Synod of Bishops on young people, the faith and vocational discernment at the Vatican Oct. 11.

Adults must keep eyes on Christ to help young people, Cardinal Cupich tells synod

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VATICAN – Unless they recognize themselves as sinners rescued by Jesus, adults cannot be effective in helping young people find the path to faith and doing God's will, Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago told the Synod of Bishops.
Then-Archbishop Oscar Romero is pictured greeting worshippers in San Salvador, El Salvador.

Canada’s Salvadoran community unites to celebrate Romero

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It’s a nine-hour flight from Toronto to Vatican City. It’s seven hours by jet to El Salvador. But Msgr. Oscar Romero’s canonization on Oct. 14 will not be a distant event for many Catholics. 

A bishop takes a photo of a youth delegate before the opening session of the Synod of Bishops on young people, the faith and vocational discernment at the Vatican Oct 3.

Listen to young people, make 'courageous choices' to renew church, cardinal tells synod

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VATICAN – Members of the Synod of Bishops are called to recognize the challenges young people face in living their faith, interpret those challenges in the light of faith and make "courageous choices" to renew the Catholic Church and its ministry to teens and young adults, said Brazilian Cardinal Sergio da Rocha.
The Archangel Michael and the Rebel Angels, Giuseppe Cesari (1568-1640)

Prayer to St. Michael makes resurgence in response to sex abuse crisis

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WASHINGTON – In response to the church abuse crisis, many parishes around the country have been bringing out the big guns in a spiritual sense -- calling on St. Michael the Archangel to help the church.
Ángel de la Guarda, 18th century

'Do you listen to your angel?': Guardian angels accompany us to God, Pope says

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VATICAN – Christians have guardian angels to encourage and guide them so they won't become sluggish on their journey in life, Pope Francis said.
A terminally ill man in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, is seen with his wife May 4, 2017. He asked the Indonesian court to grant him legal permission for euthanasia.

Loving the terminally ill can make shadow of euthanasia disappear, Pope says

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VATICAN – Caring for the sick, especially those near death, cannot be reduced simply to giving them medicine, but must include providing healing and comfort that gives their lives value and meaning, Pope Francis said.
Pilgrims listen as Pope Francis leads the Angelus Sept. 30 from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican.

Church's problems are created by 'winds of scandal' by its own members, Pope says

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VATICAN – The barque of the church is being buffeted by strong winds of scandal created by its own members, Pope Francis told a group of priests from France.
Pope Francis touches a rosary during his general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican 2016.

Pray the rosary daily to step up abuse fight, protect church from the devil, Pope says

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VATICAN – Signaling his belief that the Catholic Church is facing a serious crisis, Pope Francis asked every Catholic in the world to pray for the protection of the church from attacks by the devil, but also that the church would be more aware of its sins and stronger in its efforts to combat abuse.
Moses with the Ten Commandments, Philippe de Champaigne, 1648

God's word on Sunday: Spirit of God is intended for all of us

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26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sept. 30 (Year B) Numbers 11:25-29; Psalm 19; James 5:1-6; Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

Dancers perform during the worldwide jubilee gathering marking the 50th anniversary of the Catholic charismatic renewal at the Circus Maximus in Rome June 2, 2017.

God wants Catholics, Pentecostals to learn from each other, Pope says

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VATICAN – Pope Francis said many Catholics share his initial thoughts about the worship of charismatic Christians – "that more than prayer meetings they seem to be samba schools" – but he is convinced God wants Catholics and Pentecostals to learn from each other.
Children read about first Communion during a preparation class.

First Communion requires team effort

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What is your memory of the time you received your first Holy Communion? 

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