We need to see the face of Christ in immigrants, says Phoenix bishop

One family fled cartel violence in their small town in Zacatecas, Mexico. Another fled Honduras after the coronavirus pandemic and tropical storms decimated their business and left them impoverished.

Myanmar military arrests seven Caritas workers

Myanmar's military has arrested seven workers from the Catholic Church's social arm who were on a mission to provide aid for internally displaced persons in conflict-stricken Kayah state.

Freedom comes from serving others, pope says at audience

Pope Francis had a special guest help him illustrate the meaning of Christian freedom: a young boy wandered onto the stage during the pope's general audience and made himself at home.

Latin American bishops’ assembly to learn from Indigenous communal work

Latin America's Indigenous people will play a central role at a regional assembly the Catholic Church will hold at the end of November in Mexico.

Multifaceted approach needed to combat, end sex trafficking, says speaker

Joyce McCauley-Benner said when she was growing up, she had "no notions or dreams" that one day she would become an advocate for victims of sex trafficking.

‘It will be so glorious’: Cathedral reopening on Sunday following major renovations

Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral, the mother church of the Diocese of Phoenix, the worship centerpiece for the 1.1 million diocesan Catholics, reopens her doors to the faithful Sunday, Oct. 24 following a major renovation that addressed several of the grand structure’s key needs.

Colin Powell is recalled for priority he put on education, hard work, goals

Colin Powell once visited a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Washington to encourage students there to appreciate the Catholic education they are receiving, to dream big and to work hard to achieve those dreams.

Supreme Court keeps Texas abortion law in place, says it will review it

The Supreme Court said Oct. 22 that the Texas abortion law banning abortions after six weeks of pregnancy will remain in effect but that the court will give an expedited review of the law Nov. 1.

Catholics who don’t receive Communion shouldn’t be shamed, scholars say

When Diane Davis was preparing for her first Communion in the 1970s, she asked her mother why she didn't go up to the front of the church with her father to receive the consecrated host.

Migrant shelter in southern Mexico denounces raid by armed individuals

A Catholic migrant shelter in southern Chiapas state said unidentified individuals forced their way into the premises -- the latest act of intimidation against migrant defenders in the region.