The U.S. bishops have recognized three pro-life advocates for their longtime efforts by presenting them with People of Life awards.
Catholic Charities USA names its second layperson president and CEO
Kerry Alys Robinson has been named as the next president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, the organization representing the interests of its 167 member organizations dedicated to carrying out the domestic humanitarian work of the Catholic Church in the United States.
U.S. set to have fifth largest delegation at World Youth Day
When Pope Francis arrives in Lisbon for World Youth Day 2023, there will be plenty of pilgrims from the U.S. ready to greet him — close to 29,000.
Biden discusses war, humanitarian concerns in Ukraine with Pope Francis’ envoy
Pope Francis has sent Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, his special envoy, to Washington as part of his ongoing humanitarian efforts to help Ukraine.
USCCB ‘rejoices’ at announcement of two cardinals-designate with ‘deep ties’ to U.S.
On behalf of the bishops of the United States, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of Military Services, USA, and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, offered his congratulations and prayers July 9 upon Pope Francis’ announcement of the creation of 21 new cardinals.
Catholic hospitals must be free to function according to teachings
Catholic health care services should not be involved in any procedure that would assist in the physical “transition” of a person from his or her biological sex.
Religious leaders plead for dialogue and peace as violent riots convulse France
The leaders of the Conference of Religious Leaders in France, representing Muslim, Jewish, Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant and Buddhist communities, issued a June 30 joint statement appealing for peace, harmony and fraternity amid violent protests that have engulfed the country.
10 Saints who can bring us close to the Eucharist
One would guess that most saints would have a devotion to the Eucharist, but here are 10 saints to learn more about and ask to intercede for us during the National Eucharistic Revival. Blessed Carlo Acutis Born in 1991, Blessed Carlo Acutis was a young Italian boy who had a great love for Jesus in […]
LA archbishop calls for ‘respect’ for others’ beliefs ahead of Dodger honors for ‘Sisters’ drag group
Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez called for “respect for the belief of others” at a noon Mass hours before the Los Angeles Dodgers honored a controversial drag group at its annual Pride Night event.
Eucharistic processions on Corpus Christi around U.S. promote devotion to Real Presence
Over the centuries, the tradition of processing with the Eucharist through the streets on the feast of Corpus Christi has spread throughout the Catholic Church and become a revered tradition for Catholics all over the world.
Bishops to Congress, faithful: Fight increasing online child exploitation
The U.S. bishops are encouraging Catholics to join them in asking Congress to protect children online, both from viewing pornography and from becoming victims of child pornography and exploitation.
Missouri-based network connects abortion survivors worldwide
Melissa Ohden, who joined the Catholic Church in 2014, belongs to St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Gladstone, Mo. She leads the Abortion Survivors Network, the world’s only organization dedicated to providing “a safe place for (abortion) survivors to finally share their story, be themselves, be vulnerable, to finally heal.”