The bishops said July 20 would be a day of prayer and fasting "as an act of atonement for the profanation carried out in recent months against God."
World
Pope prays for victims of Guatemala volcano disaster+
Catholic Relief Services is accepting donations for emergency relief.
Voters in Ireland pave way for abortion on demand+
"Abortion was wrong yesterday. It remains wrong today. The constitution has changed, but the facts have not."
Jerusalem archbishop calls for prayers for peace as violence increases+
"We must truly pray to the Spirit to change our hearts to better understand his will and to give us the strength to continue to work for justice and peace."
Nigerian religious leaders condemn attack that kills 19 during Mass+
'What manner of insanity and sadism will make some people open fire on priests celebrating Mass in the house of God? '
CNEWA trustees meet Lebanese, refugees who benefit from their projects+
Retired Rockville Centre Bishop William Murphy is part of the delegation.
Special Report: Pope Francis marks fifth anniversary, March 13+
Look back at the past five years and learn more about our Holy Father.
U.S. Catholics urged to join pope in prayers for South Sudan, Congo+
The president of the USCCB encouraged Catholics to join Pope Francis for a day of prayer and fasting for peace on Feb. 23.
Lord’s Prayer: Germans stick with wording; Italians to change at Mass+
Pope Francis said the Italian and English translations of the "Our Father" can give believers the wrong impression that God leads people into temptation.
Pope didn’t glide over requirements for in-flight nuptials+
"Both of them had prepared before God -- with the sacrament of penance -- and I married them."
