U.S. baby formula shortage hits food pantries run by church, other agencies

A nationwide shortage of baby formula is hitting home at a number of food pantries, including those operated by the Catholic Social Services in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, said administrators.

Saints’ lives prove God’s love for all, pope says at canonization Mass

The lives of the saints prove that holiness is not an unreachable goal accomplished by a select few but comes from acknowledging and sharing God's love, Pope Francis said.

Helping the vulnerable means caring for the whole person, pope says

To truly be a "field hospital," the Catholic Church and its projects must be "concerned more with those who suffer than with defending its own interests," Pope Francis said.

Pope: Christian politics must be marked by love, respect

For politics to be "the highest form of charity," as Catholic social teaching promotes, it must be exercised with full respect and even love for those who disagree, Pope Francis said.

Citing ‘police state,’ Cardinal Bo urges prayers for Hong Kong

Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, president of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences, urged prayers for Hong Kong after the detention of Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun.

‘Everything starts with baptism’

I had the blessing of attending the Mass in Rome with Pope Francis for the opening of the 16th Synod of Bishops on the theme: "For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission."

Asian American Catholic woman takes pride in culture’s overlooked saints

Asian Americans are a distinct minority in the United States. Those who are Catholic make them minority within a minority.

Chaos, curfew after arrests in mob murder of student accused of blasphemy

Catholic churches in Sokoto suspended Masses May 15 as the governor imposed a 24-hour curfew to quell violence during protests against the arrest of young men for the May 12 murder of Deborah Yakubu.

Bishops express sorrow, condemn racially motivated shooting in Buffalo

Several U.S. Catholic bishops expressed sorrow and called out racism and gun violence after reports of a May 14 mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, that left at least three injured and 10 dead -- a crime authorities categorized as likely motivated by hatred for Black people.

Poverty driving children into forced labor must be tackled, pope says

Poverty and inequality, which are major factors in child labor exploitation, must be addressed, Pope Francis said in a written message.