Black History Month seen as reminder of need to work for justice, equality

Flanked at the front of the sanctuary by six large portraits of Black Americans whose faith-filled lives placed them on the road to possible canonization by the Catholic Church, Washington Auxiliary Bishop Roy E. Campbell Jr. celebrated Mass Feb. 6 to mark Black History Month in the Archdiocese of Washington.

Bishop: If you’re at odds with church on abortion, don’t receive Communion

The bishop of Las Vegas asked any Catholic politician from the diocese who is "at odds" with church teaching upholding the sanctity of all life, from conception to natural death, to voluntarily refrain from presenting himself or herself for Communion while they hold public office.

Synodal process showing good progress, some challenges, Vatican says

The Catholic Church worldwide is showing good progress and "much joy" after the opening of the synodal process, but there also have been some "uncertainties" and challenges, said the ordinary council of the Synod of Bishops.

With God, people can navigate life with trust, optimism, pope says

Jesus wants people to invite him into their lives, no matter how poor, inadequate or shameful their lives are, Pope Francis said.

Pope calls for protecting women, girls from trafficking, genital mutilation

Pope Francis encouraged decisive action against human trafficking and female genital mutilation.

Tributes mark life, legacy of late Catholic philosopher, professor, author

When Alice von Hildebrand wasn't promoting her late husband's work, the Catholic philosopher, professor and author spent most of her life "reminding women of the privilege of femininity and the gift of motherhood," said Rachel Bulman, a blogger and popular speaker.

Reject racism to ‘live the way’ Creator intended us to live, cardinal says

People must "reject all forms of racism, bigotry and injustice" and recognize "we are each made by God and are deserving of respect and dignity because of just that," Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory said Feb. 3.

Pope praises projects to recycle objects, reintegrate people into society

Pope Francis and his guests listened as a violinist played a tune from a famous Italian composer on a multicolored violin made by prisoners using the wood of a shipwrecked migrants' boat.

Now or never: People must overcome challenges together, pope says

The time has come to live in a spirit of fraternity and build a culture of peace, sustainable development, tolerance, inclusion, mutual understanding and solidarity, Pope Francis said.

Vatican official inaugurates nunciature in Abu Dhabi

The opening of a new apostolic nunciature in the United Arab Emirates is a testament to fraternity and goodwill between Muslims and Christians, said Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra.