Say ‘no’ to sin, ‘yes’ to grace, pope says on Immaculate Conception feast
Mary's Immaculate Conception offers a glimpse to the promised life for all Christians who open their hearts to God and his grace, Pope Francis said.
In pandemic, Catholic churches turned to technology, creativity, faith
As the pandemic upended everything, churches, schools and organizations had to quickly find ways to adapt, including livestreaming Masses and teaching on video platforms, outdoor worship, drive-thru confessions and a return to socially distanced in-person Masses.
Federal judge orders full restoration of DACA program
The Trump administration must fully restore the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, after the program that protects qualifying young adult immigrants from deportation was suspended this summer.
No pandemic can extinguish Christ’s light, pope says at Angelus
No pandemic and no kind of crisis can extinguish the light of Christ, Pope Francis said.
Pope creates 13 new cardinals, including Washington archbishop
One by one 11 senior churchmen, including two U.S. citizens, knelt before Pope Francis to receive their red hats, a cardinal's ring and a scroll formally declaring their new status as Cardinals.
VIDEO: Giving thanks and praying for all of you — A new message from...
Bishop Olmsted urges us to keep our loved ones close to our heart this Thanksgiving, and offers up some practical tips to help prepare our hearts and minds to welcome the Lord as we enter into the Season of Advent.
Bishops say Advent during pandemic can be a time to draw closer to Jesus
The global pandemic and new limits on daily activities present a special time for a renewal of faith and the opportunity to deepen appreciation for Jesus in daily life, bishops across the country said in messages for the Advent season.
In virtual meeting, Bishops focus on McCarrick report, pandemic and racism
The two days of the virtual assembly of the U.S. Catholic bishops, Nov. 16-17 initially included discussion of the Vatican report on former cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick. But the bulk of the bishops' conversation focused on the ongoing pandemic and the church's response to racism.
Mary shows how to turn fear into invitation to hear God’s call, pope says
There is no better way to pray than like Mary, who opened her heart to God with humility and trust, Pope Francis said.
Working group formed to deal with conflicts between Biden policies, church teaching
A special working group of the U.S. bishops will address issues surrounding the election of a Catholic president and policies that may come about that would be in conflict with Catholic teaching and the bishops' priorities.
