Eucharistic revival could ‘move needle’ on understanding of Real Presence
Toni Guagenti of Virginia Beach, Virginia, was raised in a traditional churchgoing Catholic family and educated in the teachings of the church, yet as an adult she views the consecrated host as a symbol of Jesus and not the real presence of Christ.
Popes and presidents: Biden is 14th U.S. president to visit Vatican
Almost 60 years have passed since a Catholic president of the United States visited a pope at the Vatican.
Vatican conference convenes experts to study early Christian history
A Vatican conference will gather both Christian and non-Christian historians and experts to delve deep into the history of the church in the first centuries of Christianity.
Bishops must teach truth, but avoid partisan politics, U.S. archbishop says
The incoming chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities hopes his brother bishops will approve a statement on the Eucharist that helps Catholics understand the gift that it is and that invites them back to active church life.
Church’s social teaching needed to combat greed, injustice, pope says
With many people around the world facing exclusion and inequality, the social teaching of the Catholic Church can inspire new economic systems that are more "people-centered," Pope Francis said.
Genuine, heartfelt prayer takes courage, pope says at Angelus
People should pray with genuine and courageous faith, revealing their whole heart to God, confident he listens with care and mercy, Pope Francis said.
Be women of hope, pope tells Salesian Sisters
Religious women must live out their calling in a spirit of openness that gives hope to those who have none and closes the generational gap between young and old, Pope Francis said.
Pope calls for an end to forcing migrants back to unsafe countries
Pope Francis denounced the "inhuman violence" waged against migrants, refugees and other displaced peoples in Libya, and called for an end to sending people back to unsafe countries.
Bishops urge Senate to include pro-life provisions in appropriations bills
The chairmen of the U.S. bishops' pro-life and religious liberty committees urged U.S. Senate leaders Oct. 22 to include the Hyde and Weldon amendments and "other long-standing, bipartisan pro-life provisions" in appropriations bills being advanced in the chamber.
Condoleeza Rice headlines Al Smith dinner; gala returns as in-person event
These are hard times marked by longings for civil discourse among opponents, the smooth transfer of power, and the ability to acknowledge the shortcomings of our ancestors without rewriting or erasing history in self-loathing and accusation, according to Condoleeza Rice.
