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Immigration in the spotlight with LA Mass, resource website
Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles stressed the importance of unity at a Mass recognizing immigrants, as the archdiocese launched... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Chile, Peru in January 2018
The Holy See Press Office announced Monday that Pope Francis will travel to Chile from January 15 to 18 and... Read more
Why married priests won't really fix the shortage
In 1970, there was one priest for every 800 Catholics in the United States. Read more
Pope asks for moment of silence for victims of Portugal forest fires
Sunday, following the Angelus, Pope Francis asked pilgrims in St. Peter's Square to pause for a silent moment of prayer... Read more
New Hampshire diocese becomes latest to restore order of sacraments
In the name of raising up lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ, another U.S. Latin-rite diocese has decided to restore confirmation... Read more
Pope Francis, German Chancellor discuss need to fight poverty, hunger
Saturday, Pope Francis and German Chancellor Angela Merkel met at the Vatican, agreeing on the need to dedicate special attention... Read more
Pope Francis expresses sorrow for victims of London Grenfell Tower fire
On Saturday Pope Francis expressed his sorrow for the victims of a devastating fire at Grenfell Tower in London, offering... Read more
Stolen relic of St John Bosco's brain recovered
A relic of St. John Bosco, which had been stolen from an Italian basilica two weeks ago, has been recovered,... Read more
Pope picks secretary for Dicastery on Integral Human Development
On Friday, the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ pick of human rights expert Fr. Bruno-Marie Duffé for secretary of the Dicastery... Read more
US bishops vote to make religious freedom committee permanent
The U.S. bishops voted on Thursday to make their Ad Hoc Committee on Religious Liberty a permanent committee of the... Read more
Pope's US representative reminds bishops to reach those on the margins
Pope Francis’ representative to the United States encouraged the nation’s bishops this week to promote solidarity and listen to those... Read more
US bishops stress compassion, clarity in immigration panel
In their discussion Wednesday on spiritual, pastoral and policy support for immigrants, the U.S. bishops highlighted the need for compassion,... Read more
Hartford archdiocese works to guide faithful through parish merger
Important decisions loom ahead as the Archdiocese of Hartford preps its reorganization plan, a reconstruction and consolidation of parishes throughout... Read more
Millennials: Do you have something to say to the bishops? Here's your chance
The General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops announced the launch of a new website for the upcoming synod on... Read more
Vatican group meets to discuss situation of migrants around the world
The Vatican section on Migrants and Refugees met this week with Church leaders from around the world to hear about... Read more
US bishops: Next synod must address disillusioned, indifferent youth
Next year’s synod, which will focus on young people, must address their most pressing problems, including indifference and disillusionment, U.S.... Read more
Catholic community offers prayer, supplies for London fire victims
The Catholic bishops of Westminster offered their prayers and local parishes opened their doors to offer aid and supplies to... Read more
Bishops pray for Catholic Congressman shot at baseball practice
Republican House Majority Whip and Catholic Steve Scalise, 51, was among multiple persons shot in an incident at a Congressional... Read more
In latest meetings, cardinal advisors continue forward with reform
Pope Francis and the Council of Cardinals held their 20th round of meetings in Rome this week, continuing their work... Read more
We don't earn God's love - it's freely given, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday, Pope Francis said that God’s love isn’t something we earn or deserve by our good works, but that... Read more
