God’s grace transforms sinners into apostles, pope says

Even the lowliest of sinners can become the greatest of apostles by answering God's call and allowing his grace to work in their heart and mind, Pope Francis said.

Though short-lived, saint’s marriage offers couples lessons in love, trust

Elizabeth Ann Seton is a saint we can all relate to. She experienced joy and suffering. She had hopes and dreams. She dealt with everyday issues and frustrations.

House Appropriations Committee urged to include pro-life policies in bills

The chairmen of the U.S. bishops' pro-life and international policy committees have urged the House Appropriations Committee and all members of Congress "to protect taxpayers from having to pay for the evil of abortion, and to instead use our tax dollars for the common good and welfare of all."

‘No more war’: Pope continues his teaching on Gospel nonviolence

Modern popes have been clear voices for peace, but Pope Francis is moving closer to a broad embrace of nonviolence and a declaration that modern warfare is so deadly and sophisticated that the traditional "just war" theories cannot apply.

Pope at pallium Mass: Freedom comes from welcoming Christ

Sts. Peter and Paul were great not just because of their zeal for the Gospel, but because they allowed Christ to enter their hearts and change their lives, Pope Francis said.

Pope congratulates retired pontiff on anniversary of priestly ordination

Pope Francis congratulated retired Pope Benedict XVI on the 70th anniversary of his priestly ordination.

Call for prayers for healing for Floyd family, community follows sentencing

lowing Derek Chauvin's June 25 sentencing for the murder of George Floyd, Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis prayed it would "bring a measure of peace and healing" to Floyd's family, his friends "and our community."

Miami Catholic parish says 10 of its families still missing after collapse

It is an understatement to say the people and staff of St. Joseph Parish will be living the crisis of the Surfside condominium collapse in a most intimate way for some time to come.

Pope, U.S. Secretary of State Blinken meet at Vatican

Climate change, migration and geopolitical hot spots were on the agenda as Pope Francis met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken June 28.

Pope prays for victims, condemns violence in Mexican border city

Pope Francis prayed for the victims of violence in the Mexican border city of Reynosa, where seemingly random attacks on innocent individuals claimed 19 lives.