USCCB launches initiative to address polarization in U.S. society

Polarization across society has prompted the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to launch an initiative that looks to bring people together to serve the common good.

Bill honoring abolitionist aims to expand human trafficking prevention

Two members of Congress have introduced a bill to expand successful trafficking prevention efforts in schools and businesses.

We can’t let people forget 9/11, says retired NYFD captain

When the last days of August roll around every year, that's when the memories start to return to Thomas Damore.

Vatican releases guidance for dioceses to begin synodal path

The Vatican has issued the preparatory document and a "handbook" for dioceses as part of the global church's preparation for the 2023 assembly of the Synod of Bishops, discussing the theme, "For a synodal church: communion, participation and mission."

Labor Day is reminder of dignity of workers, Cardinal Gregory says

"We are still too quick to judge a book by its cover," Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory of Washington said at the Archdiocese of Washington's annual Labor Day Mass.

Eucharist is source of joy, God’s presence, speakers tell global congress

The ultimate purpose of the Eucharist is mission, Mary Healy, a professor of Sacred Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, told the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress.

Mexican bishops, Scalabrinians address migrant ‘crisis of great magnitude’

The Mexican bishops' migrant ministry and Scalabrinian missionaries have announced plans for providing increased pastoral and material attention to migrants and asylum-seekers stuck in the southern Mexican city of Tapachula.

At Angelus, pope prays for Ida victims, Afghan refugees

Pope Francis offered prayers to the victims and families affected by Hurricane Ida, which devastated the southern and northeastern United States.

Padre Kino, missionary on sainthood path, is recognized as symbol of unity

For Rafael Barceló Durazo, who grew up across the border from Arizona in the Mexican state of Sonora, Venerable Father Eusebio Kino is a symbol of unity.

‘Real + True’ project aims to bring Catholic Catechism to the masses

Real + True features videos in multiple languages and innovative content to present the Catechism of the Catholic Church as a living voice for the modern world.