Krakow, city of mercy [VIDEO]

Pilgrims to Krakow describe how experiencing World Youth Day in Poland deepens their understanding of mercy.

Pope expresses shock over violence in French church

"We are particularly stricken because this horrible violence occurred in a church — a sacred place in which the love of God is proclaimed — with the barbaric killing of a priest," a Vatican spokesperson said.

‘Krakow in the Capital’ to provide a World Youth Day experience in U.S.

The one-day U.S. experience aims to provide many of the key transformative experiences of World Youth Day, taking place June 26-31 in Krakow, Poland.

WYD pilgrims try to grasp the grimness of death at Auschwitz camps

"It's amazing (that) you're walking in the suffering. In the silence you hear the stumbling, the falling, the crying of the people," one pilgrim said.

U.S. Military Catholics attend Mass en route to World Youth Day

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio is in Poland this week for World Youth Day festivities alongside 20 pilgrims who are also on active duty with the military.

Jesuits’ MAGIS 2016 program draws young adults to Poland ahead of World Youth Day

A young adult from Scottsdale is among 2,000 pilgrims who completed "Ignatian Experiments" in culturally diverse groups among four countries.

Bishop John Pazak enthroned as fifth bishop of Phoenix Byzantine Eparchy

GLENDALE — In a liturgy packed with rich symbolism and ancient tradition, the Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Eparchy of Phoenix celebrated the enthronement of Bishop John Pazak as its fifth bishop.

St. Mary Magdalene is reminder of need for adoration, cardinal says

Christians are called to be like St. Mary Magdalene, who adored Christ upon finding him, an action that has somewhat lost its meaning in the church.

Pope encourages Neocatechumenal Way to keep co-founder’s spirit alive

She co-founded the parish-based faith formation program in the 1960s as a way to deepen people's faith and evangelize those normally excluded by society.

Former Our Sunday Visitor publisher named CNS director, editor-in-chief

Greg Erlandson, former president and publisher of Our Sunday Visitor, has been named director and editor-in-chief of Catholic News Service, effective Sept. 12.