Pope dedicates June prayers for soon-to-be newlyweds
While uncertainty in the world may deter young couples from taking the next big step in their relationships, the vocational call to marriage is a risk worth taking, Pope Francis said.
Pope promulgates revised canon law on crimes, punishments
A series of laws and procedures promulgated by now-retired Pope Benedict XVI and, especially, by Pope Francis to protect children, promote the investigation of allegations of clerical sexual abuse and punish offenders are included in a heavily revised section of the Code of Canon Law.
Holy Trinity a ‘marvelous mystery’ of love, unity, pope says
While intellectually difficult to understand, the mystery of the Holy Trinity is understood in one's heart as the revelation of God's love for all men and women, Pope Francis said.
Learn how to find victory in ‘losing,’ pope tells athletes
A real winner knows how to find victory even in losing, Pope Francis told a group of athletes.
With world still in knots, pope turns to Mary with prayers
Reaching the finish line of a monthlong rosary marathon, Pope Francis again turned to Mary, asking her to untie specific knots that have individuals and the whole world tangled in suffering and difficulty, either because of the COVID-19 pandemic or people's selfish reactions to it.
Catholic leaders: Biden budget aims to help vulnerable but excludes unborn
The chairman of the U.S. bishops' pro-life committee called on Congress May 28 to preserve the Hyde Amendment in any federal budget proposal and "to work toward a budget that truly builds up the common good of all."
Bishop looks beyond fear over being robbed at gunpoint to forgive suspect
In his homily on Pentecost, May 23, Bishop Michael C. Barber of Oakland recounted how terrified he was when he was robbed at gunpoint the afternoon before while out walking, but he also said he had to look beyond the fear to forgive the suspect.
‘America’s first cathedral’ marks 200th anniversary of dedication May 31
The first Catholic cathedral in the United States could have been a Gothic structure, but the first bishop for the Catholic Church in America wanted something forward-looking for the new country.
At urging of U.S. bishops, Catholic leaders to meet on immigration
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops will host an emergency meeting with prelates from Central America as well as Vatican representatives June 1 and 2 in Chicago to set forth a path for the U.S. church's response to immigration.
New species of screech owl in Amazon named after Sister Dorothy Stang
Researchers from Brazil, Finland and the United States recently discovered a new species of screech owl in the Amazon forest. Dubbed the Xingu screech owl, the little creature was given a scientific name of "Megascops stangiae" in honor of the late Sister Dorothy Stang, a U.S.-born Sister of Notre Dame de Namur.
