by CNA Staff Chicago, Ill., Feb 10, 2022 / 12:46 pm As part of its “Renew My Church” initiative the Archdiocese of Chicago recently announced 12 new parish groupings. By July, the archdiocese will have 221 parishes. The 12 groupings, formed by parish mergers, were announced between Jan. 20 and …

by Andrea Gagliarducci Vatican City, May 30, 2016 / 05:32 am When Pope emeritus Benedict XVI resigned as pontiff three years ago, he added a new dimension to the papacy, said his personal secretary Archbishop Georg Ganswein. Archbishop Ganswein remains prefect of the Pontifical Household. He works closely with both …

by Francesca Pollio Denver Newsroom, Feb 1, 2022 / 13:00 pm As we approach Valentine’s Day, we’ve compiled a list of Catholic based gifts for the special someone in your life. Whether you’re celebrating with your spouse or are having a ‘Galentine’s Day’ celebration, we’ve got you covered with gift …

by Christine Rousselle Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Feb 8, 2022 / 10:00 am A Catholic organization says the Department of Justice is not doing enough to combat the recent incidents of vandalism at Catholic churches, and is calling for the department to beef up its investigation into the events. “[In December] …