Catholic New York

‘Fraternal Dialogue,’ More Prayer Have Place on Bishops’ Assembly Agenda

Gathered in Baltimore for their fall general assembly Nov. 14-17, the bishops elected new leadership, heard about the crisis in Ukraine and what’s facing migrants at the U.S. southern border. more

11/18/22

Bishops Set Plan on ‘Faithful Citizenship’ Document for 2024 Elections

The U.S. bishops’ quadrennial document on Catholic participation in public life will get a tweaking rather than a wholesale update, but will be supplemented with a new introductory note, parish bulletin inserts, additional social media and video components. more

By DENNIS SADOWSKI | 11/18/22

‘Hurry Up, Lord’ and Bring Peace to Ukraine, Pope Prays

“We can pray for Ukraine by saying, ‘Hurry up, Lord,’” Pope Francis told visitors and pilgrims at his weekly general audience. more

By CINDY WOODEN | 11/16/22

Pope Francis pauses during his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Nov. 16.

Darkness, Desolation Invite People to Draw Closer to God, Pope Says

Moments of difficulty and desolation are opportunities for praying, drawing closer to Jesus and discerning the right path, Pope Francis said. more

By CAROL GLATZ | 11/16/22

A Labor of Love

Thank you, Catholics of the archdiocese. As we prepare this final issue of Catholic New York, we want to express our deep gratitude to those who shared and supported our mission these last 41 … more

11/16/22

Bishops Take Up Twin Documents on Anointing of the Sick

The U.S. bishops agreed to consider revised texts, in both English and Spanish, for the anointing of the sick. more

11/15/22

Forest Rangers, Local Towns Stop Planned Cut of Christmas Tree for Vatican

The centuries’ old silver fir tree that had been destined to become the centerpiece Christmas decoration in St. Peter’s Square will now live, perhaps to see another century. more

By CAROL GLATZ | 11/15/22

Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, arrives to concelebrate Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Nov. 14, on the first day of the fall general assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore.

At Mass, Outgoing USCCB President Encourages Self-Examination, Renewal

In a Mass Nov. 14 to mark the opening of the 2022 fall general assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles called on his brother bishops to take time for self-examination and to renew their vocation and ministry. more

By CHRISTOPHER GUNTY | 11/15/22

Annual National Prayer Vigil for Life Will Take Place in Washington, D.C. Jan. 19-20

The National Prayer Vigil for Life held each January will continue even with the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade because there is “still a great need for prayer and advocacy” to end abortion and protect the unborn and their mothers, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said Nov. 11. more

11/15/22

USCCB’s Fall Assembly Puts Greater Emphasis on Prayer, ‘Fraternal Dialogue’

The U.S. bishops have been holding their November plenary session in Baltimore for many years, but this year there will be some furniture moves and some schedule changes. more

11/14/22

A child affected by the worsening drought due to failed rain seasons pulls a jerrycan of water at Sopel village in Turkana, Kenya Sept. 27.

Fordham Report Finds Poverty Growing Globally, Reversing Recent Gains

Declining access to food, greater discrimination against women and widening restrictions on religious freedom have contributed to a higher rate of poverty worldwide, said a new report issued by a Fordham University program. more

By DENNIS SADOWSKI | 11/14/22

Pope Francis joins some 1,300 guests for lunch in the Vatican audience hall on the World Day of the Poor Nov. 13.

Love the Lord By Loving the Poor, Pope Says at Mass

Wars, famine and calamities of every kind can tempt Christians to a paralyzing fear that the world is about to end; what they must do instead is act, even in a small way, to make the world a better place, Pope Francis said. more

By CINDY WOODEN | 11/14/22

French Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard of Bordeaux is pictured in a 2013 photo at the Vatican. The Vatican will begin an investigation of Cardinal Ricard, who admitted in a public letter that he had abused a 14-year-old girl 35 years ago.

Vatican Confirms It Is Opening Abuse Investigation of French Cardinal

The Vatican has decided to open an investigation into French Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard, the retired archbishop of Bordeaux, who admitted in a public letter that he had abused a 14-year-old girl 35 years ago. more

By CINDY WOODEN | 11/13/22

Students from Guerin Catholic High School in Noblesville, Ind. participate in an annual all-school service day Nov. 9, 2017. The U.S. bishops hope to better engage young people with the Church through the Institute on the Catechism being launched Nov. 10-12, just ahead of their fall general assembly in Baltimore.

U.S. Bishops Launch New Approach to Teaching the Faith

Catholic Church leaders are taking a new approach to passing on the faith, saying they recognize a pressing need to do this in a way that adapts to the modern world. more

By CAROL ZIMMERMANN | 11/10/22

Pope Francis receives a gift of flowers as he arrives for a prayer service with bishops, priests, religious and pastoral workers at Sacred Heart Church in Manama, Bahrain, Nov. 6.

In Bahrain, Pope Sees Joy of Catholic Minority, Deepens Ties With Muslims

Traveling as a “sower of peace” to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Pope Francis further strengthened ties with the Muslim world and witnessed the joy and vitality of its minority and predominately expatriate Christian population. more

By CAROL GLATZ | 11/8/22

French Cardinal Admits to Abusing Teen Girl 35 Years Ago

French Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard, former head of the French bishops’ conference, admitted to abusing a 14-year-old girl 35 years ago. more

11/8/22

The COP27 sign is displayed along a road leading to the conference area in Egypt’s Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh as the city prepares to host the COP27 summit Nov. 6-18.

As COP27 Begins, Religious Leaders, Civil Groups Have a Wish List

As the latest U.N. climate change summit began, some faith and civil organizations had a long wish list of what they hoped it would achieve. more

By DOREEN AJIAMBO | 11/7/22

Pope Francis speaks with Ukrainian Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk of Kyiv-Halych during a private meeting at the Vatican Nov. 7.

Ukrainian Archbishop Tells Pope Russia Wants to Destroy, Not Negotiate

Pope Francis has continued to call on Russian and Ukrainian leaders to negotiate an end to the war, but the head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church told him Russia wants only the destruction of Ukraine. more

By CINDY WOODEN | 11/7/22

Pope Francis watches a dancer during a meeting with young people at Sacred Heart School in Awali, Bahrain, Nov. 5.

Pope Tells Young People: Skip Google, Search God First for Advice

Everyone needs help to mature and to grow as a person of faith, Pope Francis told young people in Bahrain, so reach out to someone a bit older and wiser and don’t forget to pray. more

By CAROL GLATZ | 11/7/22

Pope Francis smiles as he speaks with reporters on the flight back to Rome from Bahrain Nov. 6.

Pope: Chauvinism Kills Human Progress; Fight for Equal Rights Must Go On

A society that does not give women the same rights and opportunities as men will become impoverished, Pope Francis said at the end of a four-day visit to Bahrain. more

By CAROL GLATZ | 11/6/22