COMMENTARY: Popes from John Paul II to Francis have made clear that the Church cannot ordain women — yet some persist in ...

The ordained priesthood finds its roots in sacred Scripture in both the Old Testament — which prefigures the priesthood — and the New Testament, which traces the establishment of the priesthood.

Pope Francis speaks with the editors and staff of America. Translator Elisabetta Piqué at the pope's right (America Media/Antonello Nusca) Editors’ note: On Nov. 22, five representatives of America ...

Men lie prostrate in St. Peter's Basilica before being ordained to the priesthood by Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on April 25, 2021. (CNS photo/Donatella Giagnori, pool) When ...

Jul. 3—Burmese Catholics from around the nation have gathered in Owensboro to take part in the 11th Annual National Conference of Burmese-American Catholics this weekend. A signature part of the ...

For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, few things are more sacred than the priesthood. The Church teaches that it is "the power and authority that God gives to man to act in ...

CHICAGO — As nine priests are slated to be ordained for the Archdiocese of Chicago Saturday morning, one priest’s unique path begins a new chapter in a very long journey. 36-year-old Michigan State ...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Saturday is a big day for the Catholic Community in the Michiana area with 7 men being ordained as priests in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. The priesthood ordination ...

NISKAYUNA, NY (WRGB) — Deacon Tom Fallati of the local Saint Kateri’s parish has now been ordained as a priest. His path to priesthood has been a unique one. Now Father Tom -- grew up in upstate New ...

Father Goodall will serve as parish priest of St. William of York in London, a parish of the Archdiocese of Westminster. The ordination of Jonathan Goodall (former Anglican Bishop) to the Catholic ...