When he was bishop of the Diocese of Gozo, Malta, Cardinal-designate Mario Grech “was a shepherd with a listening ear” and “a powerful and prophetic word” on behalf of the poor and disadvantaged, said an editorial in the Times of Malta.

Officials at the Archdiocese of Baltimore said while they would heed the advice of state public health officials, they were confident in-person Masses could continue under the current conditions.

How can the Catholic Church help the grieving find help with the sorrows of life?

Polish Cardinal Henryk Gulbinowicz, retired archbishop of Wroclaw, died Nov. 16, just 10 days after the publication of Vatican disciplinary measures against him related to sexual abuse.

We have been waiting to see whether our baby finches are male or female to decide on their names.