Catholics have lauded the recent signing of a state law that makes it a felony to procure sex from a 16- or 17-year-old minor in the state of California.

Calm seas and a gentle breeze helped to carry the Stonington fishing fleet out past Stonington Point July 27 for the Holy Cross Community’s annual Blessing of the Fleet, a tradition dating back 70 years.

As U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin prepared to meet in Alaska Aug. 15, Pope Leo XIV prayed that world leaders would recognize the impact their actions have on the local population.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services reportedly closed off a pathway for citizenship for immigrants who apply for green cards through a spouse or other family members, raising the prospect of deporting them and breaking up their families.

While giving money to charity is a good thing, God expects Christians to do more by giving of themselves to help others, Pope Leo XIV said.

Through prayer, testimony, and the arts, the Ladies Program during the Knights convention in Washington offered a space to reflect on how Christian hope is lived and led by women across the church.

ith the canonization of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati coming up Sept. 7, only a century after his death, the spirit of his faith life rooted in frequenting the Eucharist, prayer and study, as well as service to those in need, and a great love of the outdoors are alive and well among young adult groups across the United States.

He believes the church should be a primary witness of workplace fairness; more than a million American workers are employed by Catholic hospitals, schools and other institutions — but unions are not universal.

For scholars seeking an MBA rooted in Catholic ethics and social teaching, there are now more choices, as Catholic colleges both launch and expand their degree offerings.

Along with other sisters and a team of collaborators, Sister María Magdalena accompanies and advocates for migrants traveling through the country, which used to be the last stop en route to the ultimate destination: the U.S.