Freedom to Meet Migrants’ Basic Human Needs Must be Preserved, says Bishop Rhoades

“It is hard to imagine what our country would look like without the good works that people of faith carry out in the public square.”

Bishop Zaidan Calls for Peace and Humanitarian Aid as War-Torn Ukraine Marks Two Years Since Russian Invasion

As Russia’s war against Ukraine enters its third year, the need for humanitarian assistance has greatly increased to help the millions of Ukrainians impacted by violence...

Lent

Woe to those who end up in media 'meat grinder,' papal preacher says

Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa, the papal preacher, offered the first of five reflections for Lent this year.

Vatican

Bernini's baldachin masterpiece disappears from public view until Holy Year

Scaffolding is going up around the 100-foot-tall baldachin over the main altar in St. Peter's Basilica to allow restorers to start cleaning, repairing and revitalizing...

New Initiative Strives to Explain the Perennial Question: “What is Love?”

The Love Means More initiative is an ongoing campaign, based around a new website that takes a deep dive into the meanings of love.

Synod on Synodality

Vatican announces synod assembly dates; formation of study groups

Theologians, canon lawyers and other experts will be asked to study a variety of questions raised at the synod on synodality last October, and members of the synod will...

Pope Francis

Vices are 'beasts' of the soul that need taming, pope says at Angelus

The period of Lent helps Christians create moments of silence, prayer and reflection in order to correct one's vices and perceive the promptings of the Holy Spirit, Pope...

Catholic Social Teaching

Chalices and chasubles: Fair displays industries revolving around religion

Catholic News Service visited the international exhibition for religious products and services in Bologna, Italy.

Liturgical Year/Calendar

Vatican announces theme for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

The Catholic Church celebrates the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly each year on the Sunday closest to the feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne, Jesus' grandparents...

Vatican

Pope: During Lent, leave appearances aside and listen to God

Pope Francis began Lent by telling Christians to ensure their relationship with God "is not reduced to mere outward show."