Faith wobbles sometimes; what counts is calling for God’s help, pope says
Everyone experiences trials that can shake his or her faith; the key to survival is to call out to the Lord for help, Pope Francis said.
Priest’s 100-mile bike ride raises COVID-19 aid for parish — and hope
Father Christopher Heanue started his morning July 27 by celebrating Mass at 5 a.m. and then took off on a 100-mile bike ride. But it wasn't just any ride.
Missing Mass: Social isolation keeps elders safe but lonely
In communities around the world, the social isolation that keeps elders safe from the coronavirus but precludes going to church is proving extremely difficult for many. In some remote areas, younger generations are helping their elders.
Christians must courageously share with others, pope says at Angelus
True compassion requires "courageous sharing," not telling people to go fend for themselves, Pope Francis said.
Bishops to Congress: Help Black families meet children’s educational needs
As the pandemic has "disproportionately affected" predominately Black communities and the Catholic schools that serve them, Congress must provide immediate financial help to families who have chosen these schools for their children's education, said the chairmen of three U.S. bishops' committees.
Jesuit superior warns of pandemic’s threat to democracy
Human lives and jobs are not the only things threatened by the coronavirus pandemic: In many countries, democracy and efforts to build a more just world also are under attack, said Father Arturo Sosa, superior general of the Jesuits.
Is 2020 the year that gets young people to polls in bigger numbers?
So why should anybody vote anyway? The Catholic Church sees voting as a moral obligation. The U.S. Catholic bishops' quadrennial document "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship" provides guidance to Catholic voters during a presidential election year and advises people they should be guided by their conscience rather than party affiliation.
HUD’s proposed fair housing rule should be withdrawn, say Catholic leaders
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Charities USA said the Trump administration should withdraw its proposed rule to replace the Obama administration's 2015 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing regulation because the new rule "undermines efforts to promote fair housing and human dignity."
COVID pandemic should raise questions about faith, pope says
Besides the immediate considerations of trying to stay healthy, to mourn the dead and protect others, the coronavirus pandemic should be prompting Christians to reflect on their faith, Pope Francis wrote.
Rome parishes to lend classroom space to public schools
Public schools in Rome, like elsewhere in the world, are scrambling to ensure the safety of students and staff while also resuming classroom instruction.
