Vatican doctrinal office is ‘no longer the Inquisition,’ cardinal says
Established almost 500 years ago, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith is no longer "the Inquisition" -- rather, its main focus is handing down the teachings of the apostles, said the office's prefect.
Bishops support Biden’s racial equity orders related to housing, prisons
The chairmen of two U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' committees welcomed recent executive actions by President Joe Biden to address racial equity in housing and the use of private prisons by the federal government.
Justice for unborn called first ‘foundational’ principle of pro-life movement
Supreme Knight Carl Anderson urged the pro-life movement to remain committed to four foundational principles: justice, truth, democracy and compassion.
Elderly nuns hit by COVID-19: Some getting vaccines, others still waiting
This past year as the coronavirus cut through the United States, elderly women religious -- former teachers, nurses, social workers and pastoral care leaders -- were among those whose lives were cut short by COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus.
Pope establishes World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly
Pope Francis announced the establishment of a World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly as a reminder of the important role they play as a link between generations.
Catechists must share God’s love, uphold church teaching, pope says
Religious education must focus on leading people to a personal relationship with Christ and building a community of believers where the talents of each person are valued and where all go out to share the Gospel and serve the poor, Pope Francis said.
In pastoral letter, Bishop Olmsted urges a return to Sunday Mass, deeper love for...
Faith in the Eucharist is always fruitful when it is cherished and lived, Bishop Olmsted said. To inspire a rediscovery of the beauty and truth of the Eucharist, he announced Jan. 28 that he will promulgate a new Apostolic Exhortation on Holy Thursday.
Naumann: Biden action on Title X makes abortion part of family planning program
President Joe Biden's decision to rescind a regulation governing the Title X family planning program that was enforced by the Trump administration "will force abortion" to be part of the program and "may be unlawful," said the chairman of the U.S. bishops' pro-life committee.
Young people urged to be ‘persistent in highlighting’ the sacredness of life
The continuing COVID-19 pandemic and strict restrictions intended to slow its spread did not stop young people and others from rallying, praying and standing up for life Jan. 29.
March is small, but group’s ‘message of solidarity’ with unborn strong as ever
It was the coldest national March for Life in some years, it was the smallest, and it also may be remembered as the bravest.
