The sources below change often, some on a daily basis, and are on a wide variety of topics of interest to all Catholics— hence, the heading of Church Universal. With this in mind, there is likely always something of interest appearing, giving visitors a reason to return regularly. Food for the mind and soul.
Below are videos from various sources reporting on the news and topics of the day.
Videos and articles to lend inspiration, stimulate thought, and stir conversation...
January 6, 2021
With a heavy heart, I have watched
the unfolding, violent protests
at our nation’s Capitol.
To all of you, my sisters and brothers
in southwestern Pennsylvania and beyond:
I invite you to join me in prayer
that our shared love for our nation
will truly unite us.
May God guide us
to respond to the challenges of our day
with a spirit of peace, and of faith, hope and love.
God bless America! God bless us all!
Racism is a sin, the effects of which have become painfully and violently evident in cities across the U.S. in recent weeks. The Catholic Church has always held that every human being, regardless of his or her skin color, is made in the image and likeness of God, and therefore, has intrinsic value and worth. Racism destroys that dignity that God bestows. It has no place in our societies or in our hearts.
For additional reading, prayers and resources, go to the Insights page.
A new, online version of the Pittsburgh Catholic is now live! It offers some of the stories, columns and updates you loved in the printed newspaper alongside fresh, new content to connect you to your faith. Issues can be downloaded from the site for readers to print for their own reference or to share with others who do not have internet access. We welcome it back and pray for a successful relaunch.
About The Pittsburgh Catholic
Founded in 1844 by the first bishop of Pittsburgh, The Pittsburgh Catholic was a print publication until the COVID-19 Pandemic hit in March 2020. At that time it was the oldest Catholic newspaper in continuous publication in the United States. The news operation resumed, with an online edition only, in late September 2020.
Access the new online edition by clicking on the image.
The Pittsburgh Catholic is the official news source of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, and serves as a valuable resource for the history of this region.