Padre Pio carried Christ crucified in his flesh, Capuchin minister general says

Padre Pio carried Christ crucified in his flesh, Capuchin minister general says: Padre Pio, who had the physical marks of Christ’s passion on his body, showed Christ crucified to the world, Minister General Fr. Roberto Guerin, OFM Cap., said during a Mass for the saint’s feast on Monday.

Diocese of Rochester files for bankruptcy

Diocese of Rochester files for bankruptcy: The Child Victims Act, which went into effect on August 14, extended the statute of limitations on child sexual abuse cases for one year.

Bankrupt DoR

When your liabilities are (potentially) more than your assets, you are bankrupt.
As of today, the bankruptcy court is now in charge of our pastoral planning.

Pope Francis to create 13 new cardinals in October consistory

Pope Francis to create 13 new cardinals in October consistory: Pope Francis announced Sunday he will create 13 new cardinals, from every part of the world, in a consistory Oct. 5. Among them are 10 who are elegible to vote in a future conclave.