Vatican

Pope clears way for beatification of Georgia martyrs

Signing decrees for several sainthood causes, Pope Francis cleared the way for the beatification of five Franciscan friars martyred in what is today the state of Georgia.

Bishop Thomas Welcomes Restoration of Protections for Preborn Children

“It is important and encouraging to see the United States again taking leadership in affirming the right to life and fundamental place of the family on the global stage...

Refugees

USCCB Statement on its Work with the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued the following statement on its long-time partnership with the federal government to serve refugees...

Pope Francis

God is close to everyone; evil will not have last word, pope says

During Mass on Sunday of the Word of God, Pope Francis said Jesus wants every Catholic to be actively involved in his mission of showing compassion, proclaiming freedom...

Jubilee 2025

Jubilee inspires, renews Catholics working in media, pilgrims say

More than 10,000 pilgrims from 138 countries joined the Jubilee of the World of Communications in Rome. Events included a meeting and Mass with Pope Francis, conferences...

Jubilee 2025

Freedom for journalists is freedom for all, pope tells media workers

Pope Francis met Catholic journalists and communications professions participating in the Jubilee for the World of Communications, which is underway at the Vatican.

Vatican

Pope to media: Share hope, build community, shun aggressiveness

The Jubilee for the World of Communications opened at the Vatican today, the feast of St. Francis de Sales, patron saint of journalists. It's also the day the pope...

Protecting Innocent Babies from Infanticide is Necessary, Common-sense Legislation, says Bishop Thomas

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, while the Senate failed to overcome the 60-vote procedural...

“Human Dignity is Not Dependent on a Person's Citizenship or Immigration Status”

Bishop Mark J. Seitz (USCCB), Sr. Mary Haddad, RSM (CHA), and Kerry Alys Robinson (CCUSA) have issued a statement in response to action taken by the Trump Administration...

Jubilee 2025

Guiding souls: Jubilee volunteers lead pilgrims across Holy Door

Jubilee volunteers, in lime green jackets and vest, have become a mainstay outside the Vatican.