Ashes sprinkled as Lent begins in effort to mitigate COVID concerns
As the Lenten season begins on Ash Wednesday, there will be changes due to the coronavirus pandemic -- namely the sprinkling of ashes.
As the Lenten season begins on Ash Wednesday, there will be changes due to the coronavirus pandemic -- namely the sprinkling of ashes.
Catholic Schools Week celebrations modified amid pandemic
Normally, Catholic Schools Week events would be packed with pupils from other north shore Catholic schools. This year, it's being streamed virtually.
Normally, Catholic Schools Week events would be packed with pupils from other north shore Catholic schools. This year, it's being streamed virtually.
'God is on your side': Group of US Catholic bishops call for support, defend LGBT youth against bullying
Declaring “God is on your side,” a Roman Catholic cardinal, an archbishop and six other U.S. bishops are declaring their support for LGBT youth and denouncing the bullying often directed at them.
Declaring “God is on your side,” a Roman Catholic cardinal, an archbishop and six other U.S. bishops are declaring their support for LGBT youth and denouncing the bullying often directed at them.
Biden enters new territory as nation's 2nd Catholic president
For the first time since John F. Kennedy's inauguration 60 years ago today, the U.S. is again led by a Catholic president.
For the first time since John F. Kennedy's inauguration 60 years ago today, the U.S. is again led by a Catholic president.
Milwaukee church hosts 24 hours of prayer for peace at inauguration
For 24 hours leading up to the inauguration, All Saints' Cathedral in Milwaukee church hosted a live-streamed vigil for peace.
For 24 hours leading up to the inauguration, All Saints' Cathedral in Milwaukee church hosted a live-streamed vigil for peace.
Milwaukee church hosts 24 hours of prayer for peace at inauguration
For 24 hours leading up to the inauguration, All Saints' Cathedral in Milwaukee church hosted a live-streamed vigil for peace -- an effort to bring people together during a divisive year.
For 24 hours leading up to the inauguration, All Saints' Cathedral in Milwaukee church hosted a live-streamed vigil for peace -- an effort to bring people together during a divisive year.
Pope Francis says women can read at Mass, but still can't be priests
Pope Francis has changed church law to explicitly allow women to do more things during Mass, while reaffirming they cannot be priests.
Pope Francis has changed church law to explicitly allow women to do more things during Mass, while reaffirming they cannot be priests.
Pope prays for dead in Capitol rioting, appeals for calm
Pope Francis said Sunday that he is praying for those who died in the U.S. Capitol rioting and has appealed for calm to prevail in the United States to help safeguard that nation's democratic values.
Pope Francis said Sunday that he is praying for those who died in the U.S. Capitol rioting and has appealed for calm to prevail in the United States to help safeguard that nation's democratic values.
Religious leaders urge togetherness in wake of Capitol chaos
Leaders are holding prayer services, hoping and praying for the division of the country to heal.
Leaders are holding prayer services, hoping and praying for the division of the country to heal.
Pope Francis misses Vatican New Year's ceremonies due to back pain
Francis was suffering from "painful sciatica" and could not preside at an hour-long, year-end prayer service Thursday evening, spokesman Matteo Bruni said.
Francis was suffering from "painful sciatica" and could not preside at an hour-long, year-end prayer service Thursday evening, spokesman Matteo Bruni said.
Milwaukee church delivers multicultural Christmas message
There are nine different languages spoken in the St. Michael's community -- spanning 11 different ethnic or national groups.
There are nine different languages spoken in the St. Michael's community -- spanning 11 different ethnic or national groups.
Vatican says its 'morally acceptable' to get coronavirus vaccines using abortion cell lines
After drawing on Vatican pronouncements in past years about developing vaccines prepared from cells derived from aborted fetuses, the Vatican issued a statement on the COVID-19 vaccine following requests for "guidance."
After drawing on Vatican pronouncements in past years about developing vaccines prepared from cells derived from aborted fetuses, the Vatican issued a statement on the COVID-19 vaccine following requests for "guidance."
8 School Sisters of Notre Dame lost to COVID-19 in a week
Eight sisters at the School Sisters of Notre Dame in Elm Grove have died of COVID-19 since Dec. 9.
Eight sisters at the School Sisters of Notre Dame in Elm Grove have died of COVID-19 since Dec. 9.
2020 Vatican nativity display draws comparisons to ‘Star Wars’ scene
The Vatican’s 2020 nativity scene, which is different every year, has drawn criticism from some for its futuristic style.
The Vatican’s 2020 nativity scene, which is different every year, has drawn criticism from some for its futuristic style.
Christmas during COVID-19 means 10 weekend Masses in Brookfield
There will be 10 Christmas weekend Masses at St. Dominic Catholic Parish in Brookfield, an effort to keep capacity low to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
There will be 10 Christmas weekend Masses at St. Dominic Catholic Parish in Brookfield, an effort to keep capacity low to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
West Michigan pastor encourages congregation to catch COVID-19 to 'get it over with'
A senior pastor at a west Michigan church encouraged his congregation to catch COVID-19 so as to "get it over with."
A senior pastor at a west Michigan church encouraged his congregation to catch COVID-19 so as to "get it over with."
Pope Francis congratulates Joe Biden on election
Biden said he hopes to work with Francis on issues such as climate change, poverty and immigration.
Biden said he hopes to work with Francis on issues such as climate change, poverty and immigration.
St. Joan Antida HS celebrating the 65th year of Spaghetti with the Sisters
St. Joan Antida High School is celebrating the 65th year of its annual Spaghetti with the Sisters dinner.
St. Joan Antida High School is celebrating the 65th year of its annual Spaghetti with the Sisters dinner.
Pope Francis ends public audiences, eyes Christmas as virus surges
Ambassadors to the Vatican were informed recently that Christmas would be essentially a virtual affair for the diplomatic corps this year.
Ambassadors to the Vatican were informed recently that Christmas would be essentially a virtual affair for the diplomatic corps this year.
Archbishop of Washington named first African-American cardinal
It's another historic moment for Archbishop Gregory, who moved to Washington last year.
It's another historic moment for Archbishop Gregory, who moved to Washington last year.