Ensuring dignity of workers means guaranteeing their safety, pope says
Companies, especially those in the construction sector, must guarantee safety in the workplace to protect the rights and dignity of their workers, Pope Francis said.
Ireland adds St. Brigid’s feast day as national holiday
The Irish government has added a new public holiday to the national calendar to honor the country's female patron, St. Brigid of Kildare.
Pope declares St. Irenaeus a doctor of the church
Pope Francis officially has declared St. Irenaeus of Lyon a doctor of the church.
Munich abuse report incriminates retired pope; Vatican to study document
A law firm's report on how abuse cases were handled in the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising incriminated retired Pope Benedict XVI, with lawyers accusing him of misconduct in four cases during his tenure as Munich archbishop.
South Sudan bishop’s initiative helps eliminate need for cattle raids
In a country at war, it's a region at peace, thanks to a retired South Sudanese Catholic bishop who has championed friendship among those who once saw each other as enemies.
Court leans toward allowing flag with cross to fly at Boston City Hall
Supreme Court justices Jan. 18 seemed to side with a Christian group that was excluded from flying its flag with an image of a cross on it outside of Boston's City Hall.
People’s mistakes and sins do not frighten God, pope says at audience
God is not frightened by people's sins, mistakes or failures, Pope Francis said.
Synodality and ecumenism require walking together, say cardinals
All Christians are invited to pray for unity and continue to journey together, said Cardinals Mario Grech, general secretary of the Synod of the Bishops, and Cardinal Kurt Koch, president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity.
Pope sends aid to victims in Philippines, migrants on Belarus border
Pope Francis is sending thousands of dollars in relief aid to the Philippines after a devastating typhoon struck the Southeast Asian archipelago in December.
Christians should look for signs of God’s love in their lives, pope says
God likes to intervene behind the scenes and without fanfare, always ready to help and lift people up, Pope Francis said.
