A Catholic’s vocation is to bring God to every aspect of one’s life: to work, the family and serving the community, Pope Francis said in a message.
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Next National Eucharistic Congress to be held in 2029, will ‘build on grace’ of Indianapolis
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Pope: Vocation of military and police is to defend life, peace, justice
Thanking members of the military and the police for their service, Pope Francis asked them to be on guard against seeing other people as enemies and instead dedicate their lives to defending life, peace and justice.
USCCB lays off a third of migration staff after Trump’s suspension of refugee resettlement program
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued layoff notices to about a third of the staff in its Migration and Refugee Services Office on Feb. 7 after it stopped receiving reimbursements from the federal government for its work with refugees who qualify for federal assistance, per an internal memo.
Pardoned pro-lifers describe their legal ordeal, what lies ahead for their activism
On Jan. 23, the president pardoned Paulette Harlow and 22 other pro-life activists convicted of violating the federal Freedom of Access to Clinics Act, or FACE Act.
Strengthening religious practice could help reverse demographic crisis, says Irish study
A decline in religion will likely deepen Ireland’s demographic crisis, according to a new study by a pro-family and pro-life Irish institute.
Hope chosen as theme to celebrate grandparents and elderly during Jubilee
“Blessed are those who have not lost hope” is the theme for the fifth World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly which will be observed in the Catholic Church July 27.
Black Catholics are determined to stay, rebuild in community ravaged by wildfires
Even though the flames that killed at least 17 people in Altadena are no longer a threat, the loss of community lingers — particularly for the city’s African American residents, some of whom are Catholic.
Pro-life groups welcome British cardinal’s attack on ‘irresponsible’ assisted suicide bill
Pro-life groups welcomed comments by the head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales bitterly criticizing attempts by government-aligned parliamentarians to rush through a bill allowing doctor-assisted suicide.
Ski park’s new giant statue of Mary shows ‘deep connection’ to area’s ‘beauty, tranquility’
The 20-foot-tall Our Lady of Mount Shasta was unveiled this past December to much fanfare and applause at the ski park.
Faith and the final frontier: Jesuit astronomer releases guide to the cosmos
Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno, who has led the observatory since 2015, shares his journey of becoming a Jesuit astronomer, explains the compatibility of science and faith and guides readers on how to look at the heavens in a new book released Feb. 4 by Loyola Press.
Bishop Barron: Marriage ‘a source of hope’ and ‘antidote to loneliness’
Ahead of national and international celebrations of matrimony, Bishop Robert E. Barron said that marriage is “a source of hope for all generations.”