Environment

Pope, in document on climate crisis, criticizes science 'deniers'

In Pope Francis' new document on the climate crisis, he urges everyone to "move beyond the mentality of appearing to be concerned" and to have "the courage needed to...

Vatican

Pope addresses fears around synod: 'Not a political gathering'

Pope Francis opened the assembly of the Synod of Bishops with a Mass in St. Peter's Square.

USCCB Welcomes New Exhortation on the Environment

Today, Pope Francis released Laudate Deum, the follow-up to the Holy Father’s groundbreaking encyclical on the environment, Laudato Si’. The new apostolic exhortation is...

Synod on Synodality

Cardinal Burke says his concerns about synod are sign of faith

Cardinal Burke, former head of the Apostolic Signature at the Vatican and a former archbishop of St. Louis, said his doubts about the assembly of the Synod of Bishops...

Vatican

Pope responds to cardinals on blessings for homosexuals, female priests

A letter in which the pope responded to doctrinal questions was made public Oct. 2.

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Welcomes Administration’s Continued Commitment to Refugee Resettlement, Urges Congress to Maintain Bipartisan Support

On September 29, 2023, President Biden signed a Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions that allows for welcoming up to 125,000 refugees during Fiscal Year (FY)...

Evangelization

Creating cardinals from 16 nations, pope asks them to join church 'symphony'

Pope Francis told the church's 21 new cardinals, including one born in the United States, that the key to evangelizing is to "cherish in our hearts the wonder and...

Evangelization

New cardinals say building church unity is urgent need

Tensions and divisions within the Catholic Church are being felt in several countries; two of the 21 churchmen who will be made cardinals by Pope Francis Sept. 30 spoke...

Vatican

18 U.S. seminarians ordained deacons in St. Peter's Basilica

Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City presided over the ordination Mass at the Vatican and told them that today, "it is not enough to be good churchmen, you must be...

Pope Francis Appoints Bishop Jeffrey Monforton as Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit; Appoints Bishop Paul Bradley as Apostolic Administrator of Steubenville

Pope Francis has appointed Most Reverend Jeffrey M. Monforton as Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit, transferring him from the Diocese of Steubenville and assigning him the...

Migrants, Refugees & Travelers

Hope must be restored in communities, young people, pope says

Countries facing complex questions about migration, the economy and the environment need to foster hope and fraternity by focusing on people over politics, Pope Francis...

Synod on Synodality

Inside, outside: Synod to focus on the church and its role in the world

The "Synod on synodality" -- a title that has left many people scratching their heads -- is about the church, it membership, leadership and especially its mission in the...

Pope Francis

God has the same love for all, pope says at Angelus

The Sunday Gospel reading of the parable of the workers in the vineyard -- equal pay for unequal work -- offers some lessons about God's love and God's justice, Pope...

Pope Francis

Take leap of faith and dare to love your family, those in need, pope says

With a huge, boisterous crowd in a major soccer stadium, Pope Francis urged Catholics to rekindle their enthusiasm for building a world marked by love and compassion...

Migrants, Refugees & Travelers

People have a duty to save migrants in danger of drowning, pope says

Praying for those who have died in the Mediterranean Sea and praising those who help rescue and welcome migrants attempting the treacherous crossing, Pope Francis...

International Conference Seeks to Enrich Ministry to Catholic Indigenous Populations

Representatives from Catholic Indigenous organizations came together with Catholic bishops and staff from the episcopal conferences of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and...

Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs

Vatican, Lutheran officials call for joint study of Augsburg Confession

A basic statement of faith for Lutherans was drafted almost 500 years ago in an attempt to maintain the unity of the church, and now Catholic and Lutheran officials are...

Vatican

Pope: Christians are called to fight 'every form of slavery'

Pope Francis discussed the life of St. Daniele Comboni who he said witnessed the "horror of slavery" while creating missions in Africa.

Vatican

Vatican astronomer helps NASA in historic mission to study asteroid

NASA turned for help to a Jesuit brother, who is a bit of a 'rock' star when it comes to meteorites.

Pope Francis Accepts Resignations of Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Perry and Auxiliary Bishop Andrew Wypych