Black History Month seen as reminder of need to work for justice, equality
Flanked at the front of the sanctuary by six large portraits of Black Americans whose faith-filled lives placed them on the road to possible canonization by the Catholic Church, Washington Auxiliary Bishop Roy E. Campbell Jr. celebrated Mass Feb. 6 to mark Black History Month in the Archdiocese of Washington.
Bishop: If you’re at odds with church on abortion, don’t receive Communion
The bishop of Las Vegas asked any Catholic politician from the diocese who is "at odds" with church teaching upholding the sanctity of all life, from conception to natural death, to voluntarily refrain from presenting himself or herself for Communion while they hold public office.
Synodal process showing good progress, some challenges, Vatican says
The Catholic Church worldwide is showing good progress and "much joy" after the opening of the synodal process, but there also have been some "uncertainties" and challenges, said the ordinary council of the Synod of Bishops.
With God, people can navigate life with trust, optimism, pope says
Jesus wants people to invite him into their lives, no matter how poor, inadequate or shameful their lives are, Pope Francis said.
Pope calls for protecting women, girls from trafficking, genital mutilation
Pope Francis encouraged decisive action against human trafficking and female genital mutilation.
Love, protect the church despite its faults, pope says
The same love that gave St. Joseph the strength to protect Jesus and Mary must inspire Christians to love the church, especially when calling out its sins and flaws, Pope Francis said.
Catholic school enrollment increases this school year, NCEA report says
Catholic school enrollment increased for the first time in two decades this school year, according to a preliminary report released by the National Catholic Educational Association Feb. 14.
Pope chooses theme for July 24 World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Pope Francis is dedicating the 2022 World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly to the importance of inviting older people to contribute to building a better world.
Pope amends canons to give greater authority to bishops, conferences
Saying he wanted to promote a "healthy decentralization" of some aspects of church life, Pope Francis made several changes to church law, granting greater authority to individual bishops, bishops' conferences and synods of bishops of the Eastern Catholic churches.
Leave behind personal securities to follow God more closely, pope says
A disciple of Jesus leaves behind worldly attachments and prejudices to follow God completely, Pope Francis said.
