100 days of war: Ukrainian leader reflects on the pope, hope, solidarity
Marking the 100th day of Russia's war against Ukraine, Pope Francis again called for international efforts to stop the aggression, respect human life and end "the macabre destruction of cities and villages" in the country.
Pope praises wrinkles, criticizes obsession with looking ‘forever young’
Why are the elderly unappreciated and seen as useless when they carry so much wisdom about life and can open the door to God's tenderness, Pope Francis asked.
‘Don’t look away,’ children plead to Congress in gun control message
With the U.S. Capitol in the background, Jacob Kelly, 6, adjusted his little bulletproof vest against his chest.
Catholic leaders decry federal judge’s ruling on lethal injections
Catholic leaders expressed disappointment with a June 6 ruling by a federal judge in Oklahoma calling the state's three-drug lethal injection method constitutional.
Brutal attack on worshippers in Nigeria is called attack on ‘entire church’
The brutal attack on people at a Catholic church in Nigeria on Pentecost Sunday is "an attack on the entire church," said a U.S. official of Aid to the Church in Need, an international Catholic charity.
Truly synodal Church is one that listens, collaborates with all people
As a child, I can fondly recall the ways that I was able to participate in the life of my church parish of St. Augustine's in New Roads, Louisiana -- assisting as an altar server or volunteering at various youth functions.
Cardinal Farrell to lead Vatican’s Investment Committee
U.S. Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, prefect of the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life, will chair the Vatican's new Investment Committee, the Vatican press office announced.
Holy Spirit pushes people to repent, change, love, pope says
The Holy Spirit shows everyone where to begin, what paths to take and how to walk the great journey of life, Pope Francis said.
Pope’s trip to L’Aquila raises questions about papal resignations
When the Vatican announced Pope Francis would travel to L'Aquila in central Italy Aug. 28 to open a seven-centuries-old celebration of forgiveness, people on social media began speculating that the pope would resign.
Cardinal days of August: Pope’s pick for cardinals wasn’t the only surprise
For many people in Rome, Pope Francis' decision to schedule a consistory to create new cardinals in August was more surprising than the men he chose to receive the red hat.
