Archbishop Lori Wishes Pope Francis Well Following Colon SurgeryArchbishop William E. Lori said Tuesday he and the Archdiocese of Baltimore extend well wishes to Pope Francis, who had planned surgery Sunday to remove one side of his intestine to treat colon diverticulitis.
Pope Francis Offers Guidance For A Better Future In New Book: 'Let Us Dream'The following excerpt from “Let Us Dream” (available now) features reflections from Pope Francis on the toll the pandemic has taken on the elderly and ways we can all better serve these beloved members of our families and communities.
Pope Francis Appoints America's First Black Cardinal, DC Archbishop Wilton GregoryArchbishop Gregory is one of 13 to be elevated to the rank at a surprise consistory, or ceremony.
Pope Names Man With Baltimore Connections New Bishop Of AtlantaGregory J. Hartmayer worked as a guidance counselor, school director and teacher in a variety of Catholic schools in Baltimore, New York and Florida.
Pope Francis Gets A Custom Ravens Jersey Signed By Lamar Jackson, Coach John HarbaughPope Francis can now add himself to the list of growing Baltimore Ravens fans.
West Virginia's New Catholic Bishop Set To Be InstalledA ceremony is scheduled for the Most Rev. Mark Brennan, who previously was auxiliary bishop of Baltimore.
Pope Francis Issues Broad New Vatican Law On Reporting Of Sexual Abuse And Cover-UpPope Francis is applying mandatory new procedures for all Catholic Church diocese across the globe on the reporting of alleged sexual abuse.
Vatican In 'Shame And Sorrow' Over Abuses In PennsylvaniaThe Vatican calling the abuse "criminally and morally reprehensible" and saying Pope Francis wants to eradicate "this tragic horror."
Pope Declares Death Penalty Inadmissible, Changing Church's StanceThe Church now teaches that "the death penalty is inadmissible because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person."
Pope's Role In Disgraced Cardinal's Funeral Draws OutragePope Francis is expected to give the final blessing at the funeral Thursday of Cardinal Bernard Law.
Pope Francis Calls For Wording Change In The Lord's PrayerPope Francis has called for a change of wording in Christianity's best-known prayer.
Pope Francis: 'Mass Is Not A Show,' Put Down Cell PhonesPope Francis is telling Catholics to put down their cell phones during Mass.
British Baby At End Of Life Support Draws In Pope, TrumpA terminally ill British child has attracted the attention of both the president of the United States and the pope. More than 1.3 million pounds ($1.68 million) has been raised to help 11-month-old Charlie Gard travel to America for treatment.
Pope Meets With NFL Delegation, Urges 'Culture Of Encounter'Pope Francis has met with an NFL Hall of Fame delegation and urged them to translate values of teamwork and fair play from the football field to the broader community and help build a "culture of encounter."