World must never lose hope that peace, fraternity can prevail, pope says

Every member of the international community must play a part in addressing the many problems affecting the world, Pope Francis told diplomats.

At massacre site, Salvadoran cardinal condemns vengeance, exalts peace

In a stretch of land known as Las Aradas, in a remote part of northern El Salvador bordering Honduras, Salvadoran Cardinal Gregorio Rosa Chavez blessed the monument, sprinkling holy water on top of the bricks bearing the names of those in the mass grave underneath.

As executions resume, Bishop leads vigil to pray for end to death penalty

On May 10, as the state of Arizona prepared to carry out its first death sentence in nearly 9 years and with a second execution expected a month later, Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted of the Diocese of Phoenix reaffirmed the Catholic Church’s opposition to capital punishment, leading a prayer vigil at Ss. Simon & Jude Cathedral for an end to the practice.

Canada’s assisted suicide law undercuts palliative care, experts say

Evidence is mounting that assisted suicide's introduction into the Canadian medical system is not only undermining governments' oft-stated plans to improve palliative care but is actively damaging the country's already inadequate palliative care system. Some patients are choosing to die rather than to continue to live without adequate palliative care.

Pope: Focus on the essential like St. Charles de Foucauld did

The Catholic Church needs to strive continually to make sure it is focusing on the essentials of Christian faith -- Jesus and charity -- and not "get lost in so many secondary things," Pope Francis said.

Do not be afraid to vent to God, have faith in his justice, pope...

Pope Francis praised the way people have faced the trials and losses in their lives with a firmness of faith in God's promises and love.

Understanding Americans’ abortion views from poll results not always easy

How to make sense of Americans' attitudes toward abortion? It isn't easy. In polls, many respondents will give answers that contradict each other.

Holiness is possible and church provides tools to attain it, cardinal says

Holiness is possible, and the Catholic Church provides the tools for attaining it.

The Matthew 19:14 Project provides funds for special needs students in Phoenix Catholic schools

These are a few examples of the sentiments of recent mini grant award recipients around the Diocese of Phoenix Catholic schools. The Matthew 19:14 Project (TMP) is a 501c3 non-profit organization in existence since 2020.

Israeli police attack pallbearers at Palestinian journalist’s funeral

Israeli riot-control police attacked mourners and pallbearers as thousands came to pay their respects at the May 13 funeral of prominent Palestinian-American journalist Shereen Abu Akleh, who was killed in clashes between Israeli soldiers and Palestinian gunmen in Jenin, West Bank.