Sacraments

Changing words in sacraments can make them invalid, dicastery warns

The Catholic Church "celebrates with faithful love and veneration the sacraments that Christ himself has entrusted to her" and cannot allow priests or other ministers to...

MEDIA ADVISORY: National Marriage Week USA and World Marriage Day to be Celebrated February 7-14

Each year, National Marriage Week USA and World Marriage Day provide an opportunity for the Catholic Church to focus on and celebrate the vocation to marriage and family...

War & Peace

Pope, in letter to Jews in Israel, condemns antisemitism as a sin

As Hamas continues to hold hostages captured in Israel in October and as the violence in the region goes on, Pope Francis has written a letter to Jews in Israel.

Vatican

Waiting, not worldliness, leads to the Lord, pope tells religious

Pope Francis celebrated Mass at the Vatican for the feast of the Presentation of the Lord -- also known as Candlemas -- marking the Catholic Church's celebration of World...

“Catholic Schools are integral formation in wisdom and virtue,” says Bishop Daly

Calling Catholic schools “beacons of light in times of confusion,” Bishop Thomas A. Daly of Spokane expressed gratitude to Senator Marco Rubio of Florida and Congressman...

Collective Action Needed to Prevent the Evil of Human Trafficking, says U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman

We must unite to identify and address conditions that lead to human trafficking and promote efforts to prevent it, says Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, chairman of the...

Pope Francis

Pope: Christians must rekindle hope in fighting today's forms of slavery

Pope Francis' Lenten message was released today at the Vatican. It focuses on God's call to leave behind the bonds of slavery and embark on a journey toward new life.

Pope Francis

Wrath destroys relationships, pins blame on others, pope says

Continuing a series of general audience talks about vices and virtues, Pope Francis reflected on the "dark" vice of wrath, which can pervade one's thoughts and cloud all...

Pope Francis

Pope says document on blessings makes clear the Gospel is for all

As people continue to react to a Vatican document on informal blessings, Pope Francis again explains its meaning and purpose.

Pope Francis

Pope calls for global cease-fire; says humanity is on brink of abyss

Pope Francis said in a new interview that he will never tire of calling for peace, especially to political leaders: "stop the bombs and missiles now, end hostile stances"...