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Immigrants help fill Catholic Church pews
The American Catholic Church, often described as “a church of immigrants,” is still precisely that. The Pew Research Center reported this...
Jul 8, 2025


Catholicism online: Eastern church, writer O'Connor and Portland procession
Recent online articles call Catholics to reject “fake news,” remember the Eastern Church, revisit the unsettling faithfulness of writer...
Jun 29, 2025


Pope Leo XIV delivers his first address to America
“We may find that coming together in friendship, building up community, we too can find true meaning in our lives,” Pope Leo XIV Pope...
Jun 16, 2025


Former archbishop Vlazny dies
Archbishop Emeritus John G. Vlazny died Friday, May 23, at his home in Beaverton.
May 25, 2025


New pope sparks insights of all sorts
Now that the white smoke has drifted away, the media discussion is underway.
May 9, 2025


Pope Leo XIV first American pope
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost became the successor to Pope Francis on Thursday, May 8 when he was elected by the College of Cardinals.
May 8, 2025


Vatican releases pope's funeral program
The Vatican has released the libretto, or program, for Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday, April 26.
Apr 24, 2025


Pope Francis dies at 88
Pope Francis, after surprising Vatican visitors with brief appearances on Easter weekend, died Monday morning. He was 88.
Apr 21, 2025


Easter greetings, then and now
"Christ is risen!"
"Christ is risen indeed!"
The traditional Easter greeting is as important as ever.
Apr 17, 2025


Announcement: Book Release
Hope: The Autobiography By Pope Francis Jorge Mario Bergoglio Historic Hope is the first autobiography in history to be published by a...
Apr 16, 2025


Preparing for Ash Wednesday
As the season of Lent approached, Pope Francis found himself in a hospital in Rome, confronting a host of medical challenges. But weeks...
Mar 4, 2025
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