Pope urges Ratzinger Prize winners to hold fast to truth like Pope Benedict
Honoring an Australian theologian, a French philosopher and two German theologians, Pope Francis prayed that they may continually be inspired by retired Pope Benedict XVI's episcopal motto, "Cooperatores veritatis" -- co-workers in the truth.
Secular institute members live vocation charism in their work, daily life
Father Paul Baker said he sees Natasha Sager as one of God's spies -- in a good way.
USCCB novena prays for religious liberty ahead of Christ the King feast
The U.S. bishops have urged Catholics to pray a novena for religious liberty in the nine days leading up to the feast of Christ the King on the last Sunday of Ordinary Time, which this year is Nov. 21.
Laudato Si’ Action Platform set to integrate encyclical into church life
The Vatican's seven-year plan to widen the reach of Pope Francis' 2015 encyclical on the environment is just what the church needs in a time of global climate change in the mind of Father Emmet Farrell, a retired priest living in San Diego.
Chinese bishop taken by authorities for ‘tourism’ returns to diocese
A Chinese bishop who was allegedly kidnapped by authorities in late October has returned to his diocese, media reports say.
At COP26, Vatican delegation calls for solidarity with poorer nations
As the U.N. Climate Change Conference was nearing its final day, the Vatican delegation urged parties to deliver on the financing, resources and standards needed to achieve the objectives of the Paris Agreement.
Poor, volunteers deepen faith, friendship on Assisi pilgrimage
With a mix of awe and excitement, pilgrims from many parts of Europe conquered the exhaustion of a long road trip and prepared to celebrate the World Day of the Poor with Pope Francis.
Assisi pilgrimage with the poor: Pope calls for open hands, open hearts
With a pilgrim's staff and mantle, Pope Francis entered Assisi's Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels with 500 economically or socially disadvantaged people and the volunteers who walk alongside them.
Times Square billboard will promote, celebrate ‘Bible in a Year’ podcast
A billboard will go up in New York's Times Square during Christmas and New Year's to promote and celebrate the evermore popular podcast "The Bible in a Year," but more is in store for the program that topped the charts shortly after its debut in January.
Jesuit schools join faith-based voices on immigration, environment
With the U.S. Capitol at his back, Darian Benitez Sanchez Nov. 8 told the story of how his father used to take him to high school math competitions on weekends in Arizona, where he attended the Jesuit-run Brophy College Preparatory high school, and how his dad would wait hours for him inside a locked car.
