Vatican set to launch COVID-19 vaccinations for workers, residents

The Vatican will begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations in mid-January, giving priority to its health care workers, security personnel, employees who deal with the public and older residents, employees and retirees.

Catholic magazine highlights how people ‘found God in a troubled year’

With many so eager to put 2020 in the rearview mirror, one Catholic publication is saying: "Not so fast."

‘Year of St. Joseph’ invites intercession from foster father of Jesus

Local Catholics reflect on what the father of the Holy Family means to them in this 'Year of St. Joseph.'

In wake of Capitol attack, leaders urge rejection of divisions that lead to violence

The reaction to the violent invasion of the House and Senate chambers by supporters of President Trump on Jan. 6 paralleled initial public response to the horror of 9/11. There was a numbing shock followed by anger and grief, and a search for anything that might be a solution.

Pelosi references Epiphany and St. Francis as House confirms Biden win

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi referenced the Epiphany, St. Francis of Assisi, and also uttered a prayer as the House of Representatives reconvened the night of Jan. 6 to confirm the Electoral College win of President-elect Biden in the November presidential election.

Pope amends canon law so women can be installed as lectors, acolytes

Pope Francis ordered a change to canon law and liturgical norms so that women could be formally installed as lectors and acolytes.

Pope says he was ‘astonished’ by violence at Capitol

Pope Francis offered prayers for the people of the United States "shaken by the recent siege on Congress" and prayed for the five people who lost their lives "in those dramatic moments" when protesters stormed the Capitol Jan. 6.

Washington pastors reflect on Capitol attack that hit close to home

For two Washington-area priests, the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol hit particularly close to home, because they serve as pastors of Capitol Hill parishes in Washington.

Historians: Capitol Hill breach damaged U.S. politics

There is no example in American history of a U.S. president inciting violence against American institutions or fellow citizens in the manner that President Donald Trump seemingly did on Jan. 6 when an angry mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, according to a historian at The Catholic University of America.

In message for World Sick Day, pope calls for health care for all

Praising those who help the sick and praying for those who are sick, Pope Francis called on Christians to practice what they preach, including by guaranteeing equal access to health care for all people.