Pandemic is no excuse for neglecting job safety, injustice, pope says

The pandemic should not be used as an excuse for doing nothing about improving job safety and repairing injustice, Pope Francis said.

Christian unity is a ‘worthy goal’ everyone can work toward, says priest

Franciscan Father Jim Gardiner told those gathered Jan. 23 at an Episcopal church in Massey that they should have "no doubt" that "the unity of Christians is an attainable and worthy goal."

Mother’s hope for new auxiliary bishop is he ‘stays close to Jesus’

Moments after her son's episcopal ordination Jan. 25, Mary Williams, 71, smiled with joy and relief while sharing her hopes as Bishop Joseph A. Williams began his new ministry as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.

Accurate information is a human right, pope tells Catholic communicators

Catholic communicators must help provide correct and truthful information about COVID-19 and its vaccines and do so in a way that avoids oversimplification and creating conflict, Pope Francis said.

Vatican projects budget deficit for 2022 as pandemic continues

Presenting a budget projection that foresees a deficit of $37.1 million in 2022, the prefect of the Vatican Secretariat for the Economy said he believes the Vatican is on the path to honesty and transparency in financial matters.

Benedictines’ Ozark hermitage offers 300 acres for spiritual reflection

As society gets more anxious, divisive and turbulent with each passing day, Hesychia House of Prayer has been a beacon of stability and peace.

Pope: Church courts must never manipulate facts for a desired end

The promotion of justice, including in marriage tribunals, requires a "synodal spirit" of pastoral accompaniment, heartfelt listening and using "the right reasoning" in discernment, Pope Francis said.

In decisions, Breyer has opposed death penalty, supported right to abortion

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer formally announced his retirement in a Jan. 27 letter to President Joe Biden after news reports the previous day indicated he planned to retire at the end of the current term.

People must never forget or repeat horrors of Holocaust, pope says

The cruelty of the Holocaust must never be repeated, Pope Francis said on the eve of the international day of commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust.

God offers courage, guidance to those in difficulty, pope says

God always offers people the help and courage they need to face life's fears and difficulties, Pope Francis said.