Catholic New York

Being a Catechist Is a Vocation, Pope Says in Establishing Formal Ministry

Calling for formal recognition of “those lay men and women who feel called by virtue of their baptism to cooperate in the work of catechesis,” Pope Francis has instituted the “ministry of catechist.” more

By CINDY WOODEN | 5/11/21

Pope Proclaims Sainthood of Venerated Dominican Laywoman

Pope Francis issued a decree declaring the sainthood of Blessed Margaret of Città di Castello, a much-loved Italian Dominican laywoman. more

By JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES | 5/5/21

Pope Updates Vatican Judicial Laws So Cardinals, Bishops Can Face Trial

Updating the laws that govern the Vatican’s civil judicial system, Pope Francis stated that cardinals and bishops accused of a crime can now be tried in a Vatican court. more

By JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES | 5/5/21

Pope John Paul I, who served as pope for 33 days in 1978, is seen in this photo released by the Vatican Dec. 7, 2010, to highlight the restoration of its photo archive. In an April 28 statement, the John Paul I Vatican Foundation announced the recovery of a collection of the late pope’s writings.

Foundation Receives Personal Writings of Pope John Paul I

The John Paul I Vatican Foundation announced the recovery of a collection of the late pope’s writings. more

By JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES | 5/5/21

Big Legislative Initiatives May Be Crowding Out Passage of Equality Act

With President Joe Biden now proposing several ultra-expensive infrastructure, education and family-related bills, the president’s controversial Equality Act may get a slower hearing in the U.S. Senate. more

By TOM TRACY | 5/5/21

APPOINTMENT—Bishop-designate William E. Koenig of Wilmington, Del., is seen during his introductory news conference at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Wilmington April 30.

Msgr. William Koenig of Rockville Centre to Succeed Retiring Wilmington Bishop

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop W. Francis Malooly of Wilmington, Del. and named Msgr. William E. Koenig, vicar for clergy for the Diocese of Rockville Centre, to succeed him. more

By JOSEPH P. OWENS | 5/5/21

DEVOTION—A worshipper holds a rosary during Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Pope Launching Global Prayer Marathon in May for End of Pandemic

Pope Francis has called for a global prayer marathon for the entire month of May, praying for the end to the pandemic. more

By CAROL GLATZ | 5/5/21

GLOBAL POPE—Icons of Pope St. John Paul II, Our Lady of Czestochowa and St. Faustina are displayed in the sanctuary of St. Patrick’s Cathedral during the special tribute Mass Cardinal Dolan, top, offered in honor of St. John Paul II on April 25.

St. John Paul II, at Cathedral Mass, Recalled as ‘Great Shepherd’

Cardinal Dolan commemorated the seventh anniversary of the canonization of Pope St. John Paul II at a special tribute Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Good Shepherd … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 5/5/21

Un busto de Cristo cuelga de una pared junto a un impacto de bala en una casa abandonada cerca de Aguililla.

Nuncio Le Dice a Pueblo Mexicano Asediado: la Iglesia Está con Ustedes

El arzobispo Franco Coppola, embajador pontificio en México, viajó recientemente a un pueblo asediado por cárteles de drogas para reiterar el compromiso de la Iglesia de servir a … more

Por DAVID AGREN | 5/5/21

‘BROTHER OF ALL’—An undated photo of Blessed Charles de Foucauld.

Pope Approves Seven Canonizations, With Date to Be Determined

The sainthood causes of seven men and women—including the hermit Blessed Charles de Foucauld and the Indian martyr Devasahayam Pillai—cleared their final hurdle May 3 during an … more

By CINDY WOODEN | 5/5/21

Cardinal Dolan Will Lead Rosary at Marian Shrine May 8 For People of India Suffering From Covid-19

Cardinal Dolan will lead the faithful in praying the Rosary for the people of India who are sick and suffering from the Covid-19 virus, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, at the Shrine of Mary, Help of … more

5/5/21

DIALOGUE FOR CHANGE—The virtual discussion event called “Black Lives Matter: Question or Statement,” included journalist Liz Faublas, top left, who served as moderator; media host Gloria Purvis, top right; attorney Colin Bereth, bottom left; and Auxiliary Bishop Fernand Joseph Cheri III, O.F.M., of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, bottom right. The April 23 evening event was part of the Sheen Center Virtual Stage series.

Sheen Center Virtual Event Focuses on Racial and Social Justice

The message of a recent Sheen Center Virtual Stage was that there is a dire need for society to begin a dialogue that activates change and demonstrates “that, without question, Black Lives Do … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 5/5/21

Reflection on Litany of St. Joseph Focuses on His Virtues

The founder of the Trigo Schools for Preachers in Mexico was the April presenter during the monthly virtual reflection on the Litany of St. Joseph for the Hispanic community sponsored by the … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 5/5/21

Research With Fetal Tissue From Abortion Called 'Deeply Offensive'

The chairman of the U.S. bishops' pro-life committee April 20 called on the Biden administration to fund research "that does not rely upon body parts taken from innocent children killed through abortion." more

By JULIE ASHER | 4/24/21

FDA Criticized for Lifting In-Person Requirement for Abortion Drug

The decision by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s acting commissioner to suspend enforcement of the agency’s in-person prescribing requirement for the abortion drug endangers women’s health and possibly their lives, pro-life leaders said. more

By JULIE ASHER | 4/24/21

U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan May Risk Civil War, Says Priest in Kabul

The biggest risk Afghanistan might face with a withdrawal of U.S. troops could be civil war, said the Italian priest in charge of the small Catholic community in Afghanistan. more

By CAROL GLATZ | 4/24/21

Pope Francis greets the crowd as he leads the “Regina Coeli” from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican April 18. A few hundred people, all wearing masks and socially distanced, attended the recitation of the “Regina Coeli” prayer in the square April 18 after nearly a month of tighter controls on gatherings in an ongoing attempt to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Saying He Missed People, Pope Returns to Window for Sunday Prayer

Greeting visitors in St. Peter’s Square after nearly a month of tight restrictions due to the pandemic, Pope Francis said he was happy to see people allowed to gather and be present for Sunday … more

By CAROL GLATZ | 4/21/21

Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis opens a special Mass “For the Preservation of Peace and Justice” April 19 at the Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul, Minn. The archbishop asked all priests across the archdiocese to celebrate the Mass in their parishes as closing arguments began in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.

Former Police Officer Found Guilty on All Counts in Death of George Floyd

A jury found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all three counts April 20 for the death of George Floyd, after deliberating for about 10 hours over two days. Chauvin, 45, … more

4/21/21

Archbishop Hebda Offers Special Mass to Pray for Jurors, Peace in Communities

As closing arguments began April 19 in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd, Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda and priests across the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis offered special Masses “For the Preservation of Peace and Justice.” more

By JOE RUFF | 4/20/21

Former Police Officer Found Guilty on All Three Counts in Death of George Floyd

A jury found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all three counts April 20 for the death of George Floyd, after deliberating for about 10 hours over two days. Chauvin, 44, … more

4/20/21