Authors ›
Carol Glatz
Energy-efficient lights to adorn Vatican Christmas tree
The Vatican's Christmas tree will be adorned with energy-saving lights, the governing office of Vatican City said.
New York bishops meet pope at end of 'ad limina' visits
When Pope Francis met with bishops from New York state, he expressed his gratitude, recognizing the difficulties many of them were facing, said Bishop Edward Scharfenberger of Albany.
In darkness, bishops must be heralds of hope, Buffalo bishop says
The long nights and rain of November eventually lead to the expectation and joy of Advent and Christmas, which reminds people that Christian hope is the only way forward through difficult moments, said Bishop Richard J. Malone of Buffalo, New York.
Blog
Economy lacking ethics leads to 'throwaway' culture, pope says
An economic system lacking any ethics leads to a "throwaway" culture of consumption and waste, Pope Francis said.