IVF Destroys Human Life, Bishops Urge Ethical Alternatives

“As pastors, we see the suffering of so many couples experiencing infertility and know their deep desire to have children is both good and admirable; yet the...

Pope Francis

Pope's condition stable; tests show some improvement

Pope Francis, diagnosed with double pneumonia, remains in Rome's Gemelli hospital where the Italian prime minister visited him today.

USCCB Files Lawsuit on Unlawful Suspension of U.S. Refugee Admissions Program

For decades, the USCCB has partnered with the U.S. government and locally based Catholic partners to help nearly a million individuals find safety and build their lives...

“Jesus Keeps on Loving You, No Matter What,” says Bishop Thomas in Lenten Message

“As we approach Lent, please allow me to speak to all who carry the unbearable sadness and guilt of an abortion experience. Be assured that Jesus keeps on loving you, no...

Pope Francis

Pope diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia

Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized since Feb. 14, was diagnosed with what is commonly called double pneumonia. His doctors said they have again adjusted the drug...

Pope Francis

Pope's therapy adjusted again after tests reveal 'polymicrobial infection'

Pope Francis remains in the hospital; the Vatican has not given an idea of how long he will be there. This story has been updated after the Vatican's evening medical...

Jubilee 2025

Pope calls artists to be 'custodians of the beatitudes' during Jubilee

Pope Francis wrote that artists have a mission to "give voice to the voiceless" and "transform pain into hope."

Pope Francis

Hospitalized with respiratory infection, pope improving, Vatican says

Pope Francis, who was hospitalized in Rome Friday, is improving and asks people to continue their prayers for him.

Pope Francis

Pope hospitalized with respiratory infection; condition 'fair,' Vatican says

Pope Francis was hospitalized after more than a week of struggling to overcome bronchitis. This story has been UPDATED with the Vatican's evening bulletin.

Global Poverty, Development and Trade

Taxes should fund solidarity at home and abroad, Cardinal Parolin says

The cardinal, who serves as Vatican secretary of state, spoke Feb. 13 at the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences' workshop on "Tax Justice and Solidarity."