Taking the Catholic Pulse

Latest

Pope says military can be used for self-defense, prays for end to wars

Archdiocese of Boston

With a nod to O’Malley, a new Archbishop takes over in Boston

Nov 1, 2024
John Lavenburg

On Sept. 24, leaders of the St. Francis House day shelter in Boston, the Archdiocese of Boston's Planning Office for Urban Affairs, Massachusetts Lieutenant Gov. Kim Driscoll, and City of Boston officials came together for a groundbreaking ceremony of a new 19-story, 126 mixed-united residential tower in downtown Boston. (Credit: Archdiocese of Boston Planning Office for Urban Affairs.)

Archdiocese of Boston producing low- and middle-income housing

Sep 26, 2024
John Lavenburg

Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley answers a reporter’s question at a joint press conference with Archbishop Richard G. Henning held Aug. 5 at the Archdiocese of Boston’s Pastoral Center to announce Archbishop Henning’s appointment as the next Archbishop of Boston. (Credit: Steven Senne/AP.)

Catholic leaders praise Cardinal O’Malley on his retirement

Aug 6, 2024
John Lavenburg

O’Malley steps down in Boston, Henning of Providence to take over

Aug 5, 2024
Elise Ann Allen

Church’s most classically Capuchin prelate reaches milestone at 80

Jun 30, 2024
John L. Allen Jr.

Massachusetts Democratic Gov. Maura Healey talks about a proposed tax relief packages, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, at the Statehouse in Boston. In an effort to grapple with the state’s soaring housing costs, Healey unveiled a sweeping $4 billion bill Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, aimed at jumpstarting the creation of new homes and making housing more affordable. (Credit: Steve LeBlanc/AP.)

Boston archdiocese setting up community with affordable housing

Jun 13, 2024
John Lavenburg

Children play at the YMCA of Greater Boston, which has opened its doors to homeless migrant families seeking a place to come in from the cold during the day, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Boston. Republican lawmakers in Massachusetts again blocked approval Friday, Dec. 1, of a spending bill that includes money for temporary shelter spaces for migrant homeless families, saying the measure should be brought up in a formal legislative session. (Credit: Steve LeBlanc/AP.)

Massachusetts GOP lawmakers block money for temporary shelters for migrant homeless families

Dec 2, 2023
Steve LeBlanc

O’Malley calls on Boston parishes to step up amid migrant crisis

Oct 25, 2023
John Lavenburg

Boston cardinal recalls murder victims as ‘proud Catholics’

Jun 28, 2023
John Lavenburg

Priest indicted on child rape, assault and battery charges

Nov 9, 2022
Associated Press