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

U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman Asks for “Radical Solidarity” with Mothers in Respect Life Month Statement

Since 1973, the Catholic Church in the United States has observed October as “Respect Life Month.” This year, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, chairman of the U.S...

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Pope to confessors, faithful: Forgive always, like God

People are called to act "just as God does with us, and as those who administer God's justice are required to do: Forgive always," Pope Francis said in his Gospel...

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Pope meets U.S. leaders patiently building 'culture of solidarity'

Pope Francis invited a group of community organizers from the United States back to his residence for a follow-up discussion about their efforts to listen to gather...

Pope Francis

Mediterranean mosaics: Pope in Marseille will show beauty of diversity

Pope Francis heads to Marseille next week to highlight the migrant crisis and other issues affecting the countries and communities dotting the Mediterranean Sea. It is...

Immigration

National Migration Week Highlights “Overlooked Right” Not to Migrate

The Catholic Church in the United States will observe National Migration Week from September 18-24.

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Doctrine is 'treasure' that must be defended, cardinal-designate says

Pope Francis has named a new head of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith and given him a new mandate, but Cardinal-designate Víctor Fernández said the office...

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Pope praises Venezuelan 'doctor of the poor' for putting faith into action

Pope Francis said that Blessed José Gregorio Hernández, a doctor who treated those unable to afford medical care, was a Christian who lived out his faith not with words...

War & Peace

Be 'beggars for peace,' pope says

Try something new. Be bold, Pope Francis tells political leaders as the war in Ukraine drags on. And beg God for peace, he tells believers.

Family Life

Pope prays Ulma family will inspire people to care for those in need

In what is believed to be the first-of-a-kind case, an entire family -- mother, father and seven small children -- were beatified as martyrs with the Catholic Church...