House bill to codify Roe is ‘unjust, extreme,’ say USCCB committee chairmen

The chairmen of two U.S. bishops' committees said a measure passed by the House July 15 is "the most unjust and extreme abortion on demand bill our nation has ever seen."

Building solidarity with the Church across Africa

When I ask Catholics to give to the U.S. bishops' Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa, I can speak from my heart because I have seen what those gifts accomplish.

Listening to God’s word comes first; activity comes next, pope says

The Gospel story of the sisters Mary and Martha, one sitting at Jesus' feet and the other making sure their guest was served, is a lesson to Christians that every good deed done for others should flow from listening to God's word, Pope Francis said.

Pope describes Canada trip as ‘penitential pilgrimage’

Asking for prayers ahead of his visit to Canada July 24-29, Pope Francis described the trip as a "penitential pilgrimage" as part of a commitment to healing and reconciliation with the country's Indigenous people.

Indigenous priest shares practices that will be part of pope’s Canada trip

When Pope Francis travels to Canada to apologize to Indigenous communities for the way the Catholic Church joined efforts to uproot them from their traditional culture and spirituality, their traditions will be on full display.

USCCB issues annual audit on compliance with charter by dioceses, eparchies

The U.S. bishops' annual report on compliance with the "Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People" shows that 2,930 victim survivors came forward with 3,103 allegations during the audit year of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.

Webb telescope images feed the mind and spirit, Jesuit astronomer says

The Jesuits at the Vatican Observatory were wowed like most people by the beauty of the photos from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, but the director said they also are excited by the scientific information the telescope will reveal.

Pope confirms plans to meet Russian patriarch in Kazakhstan

Pope Francis said he plans to meet with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill in September at an interreligious meeting in Kazakhstan.

Pope names three women to office that helps him choose bishops

Ten days after saying he would name two women to the group that helps him choose bishops, Pope Francis appointed three women to the office.

Pope speaks on U.S. gun violence, abortion debate, retirement rumors

U.S. President Joe Biden should consult with his bishop or parish priest about his stance on abortion, Pope Francis said, adding that the primary concern of bishops should be pastoral care.