Among these are 109 new lay parish catechists, 34 people who will look after youth ministry and 120 people who will assist with funerals. Many others had completed courses “to help adults ...

Pope Francis also codified women's long-overlooked ministries in 2021, officially recognizing lay roles such as lectors, acolytes, and catechists—many of which women had informally held for ...

In the first week of May, 1994—my sense of smell had been permanently altered. I could no longer smell anything clearly—not because my nose had failed, but because the stench of death had overtaken ...

deacons and lay catechists. He also played a crucial role in promoting openness toward Jewish and Muslim communities by helping the Diocese to establish an annual Catholic-Jewish-Muslim trialogue. The ...

In a letter to archbishops, bishops, priests, deacons, religious, catechists, and lay faithful across Asia, FABC President Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao described the pope’s passing as “an ...

In the June meeting with priests, Pope Francis also addressed pastoral concerns in Africa, noting that while there might be a shortage of priests, the presence of lay catechists is strong. As far as ...

Since his election in March 2013, Pope Francis prioritized the promotion of peace, an outreach to marginalized communities, ...

He stated he is honored to “take advantage of the door Pope Francis has opened” for catechists ... He also integrated women and lay individuals into the church’s hierarchy and administrative ...

Lay's is adding a new potato chip flavor, inspired by a popular dish in Thai cuisine, to its lineup. The snack brand announced the release of its new Thai-Style Red Curry Lay's days after ...

Cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike said on Wednesday that it would lay off 5% of its global workforce, which amounts to about 500 workers. In an 8-K filing, CrowdStrike said the layoffs were part of ...