Tombs of fallen soldiers are cry for peace, pope says on All Souls’ feast
The tombstones of soldiers killed in war cry out to people today to end all wars and to stop the production of weapons, Pope Francis said.
N.Y. court to reconsider mandate for abortion coverage by religious groups
The Supreme Court sent a case back to a lower court Nov. 1 asking it to reconsider a ruling against the Diocese of Albany, New York, and other religious groups that challenged the state's mandate requiring employers to provide abortion coverage in their employee health insurance plans.
Bishops’ focus on Communion crisis highlights bigger issue, theologians say
When the U.S. bishops highlighted Communion in their spring meeting, announcing their plans for both a document on the Eucharist and a three-year eucharistic revival, they emphasized that they were responding to a lack of understanding among many Catholics about something that is central to the faith.
Benedictine abbey in rural Missouri draws growing number of young women
Breaking the silence, the sisters breathed deeply. Then with ever so much control, they started singing in perfect unison.
Supreme Court could be leaning to allow challenges to Texas abortion law
During oral arguments just shy of three hours Nov. 1, the Supreme Court closely examined -- and seemed to have concerns about -- how the new abortion law in Texas was framed and is enforced.
Cardinal: Protecting human life at all stages is more important than ever
In an Oct. 27 address at the University of Notre Dame, Cardinal Gerhard Müller stressed the importance of proclaiming the human dignity of every person, from conception until natural death.
Holiness always comes with joy, pope says on All Saints’ feast
Christian joy is neither a passing emotion nor an optimistic worldview but a sign of holiness that bears witness to God's love even in the direst circumstances, Pope Francis said on the feast of All Saints.
Court rejects vaccine religious exemption for Maine health care workers
The Supreme Court is allowing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers in Maine to remain in effect, rejecting an emergency appeal from a group of the state's health care workers seeking a religious exemption.
Pope prays for Haitian people, flood victims in Vietnam, Sicily
Pope Francis called on world leaders to aid the people of Haiti as the country continues to descend into chaos due to widespread violence, economic instability and natural disasters.
Biden attends Mass in Rome, tells reporters of his admiration for pope
Pope Francis "is a man who has a great empathy. He's a man who understands that part of his Christianity is to reach out and forgive," U.S. President Joe Biden told reporters in Rome Oct. 31.
