Bishop Seitz Expresses Gratitude for U.S. Catholic Community’s Life-Saving Contributions to Refugee Resettlement

“My brother bishops and I could not be more grateful for the witness of faithful Catholics across our country who have, for many decades now, committed themselves to...

Synod on Synodality

Church must recognize, ask pardon for its sins, pope says before synod

Being right with God and with each other, through confessing sins and requesting forgiveness, is the best way to start the Synod of Bishops on synodality, Pope Francis...

Synod on Synodality

Synod on synodality: Second session sets sights on mission

Members of the Synod of Bishops began at two-day retreat at the Vatican Sept. 30 in preparation for the second session of the "synod on synodality." Here's a look of what...

Pope Francis

Expose evil, denounce abuse, no more coverups, pope says

On his last day in Belgium, Pope Francis urged bishops to condemn abuse and guarantee transparency. He also highlighted the importance of helping immigrants and fighting...

Europe

Pope praises late king for abdicating rather than signing abortion law

On a busy morning in Brussels, Pope Francis had breakfast with unhoused people, spoke to churchworkers and prayed at the tomb of Belgium's late king.

Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishop of Joliet

Pope Francis has appointed Reverend Dennis Spies, as Auxiliary Bishop of Joliet. Bishop-elect Spies is a priest of the Diocese of Joliet, and currently serves as vicar...

Child and Youth Protection

Church should be ashamed, beg forgiveness for crime of abuse, pope says

UPDATE: Pope Francis met with 17 survivors of abuse by clergy and will study their requests after calling for the church to seek forgiveness and prevent future abuse. He...

Pope Francis

Welcoming immigrants is requirement of charity, justice, pope says

Pope Francis was scheduled to spend about eight hours in Luxembourg before flying on Sept. 26 to Belgium. He met Luxembourg's royal family, spoke to government and civil...

Pope Francis

Pope: 'Never dialogue with the devil'

Pope Francis reflected on the Gospel reading from St. Matthew in which Jesus is led into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit to be tempted by the devil.

World Youth Day

WYD 2027 in South Korea to focus on courage, interreligious dialogue

World Youth Day 2027 will be the second time the event is held in Asia and the first time it takes place in a country where Christians are the minority.