Nation & World

Cardinal-designate Robert W. McElroy
San Diego bishop says he was 'stunned,' 'humbled' by being named a cardinal
poland nuns witness beatification
Beatification of wartime Polish nuns highlights radical Christian witness
St. Petersburg Parish Growth Summit
Aim of Parish Growth Summit is to help Florida parishes 'grow the church'
Pope Audience Fragility
Shame on those who take advantage of the elderly, ill, pope says
Baby Formula Shortage
U.S. baby formula shortage hits food pantries run by church, other agencies
Canonization Mass
Saints' lives prove God's love for all, pope says at canonization Mass
Shooting in Buffalo, NY
Bishops express sorrow, condemn racially motivated shooting in Buffalo
Abortion Impact Outside U.S.
Pro-lifers in Canada, Australia rally around news Roe may be overturned
Pope Audience
Elderly must set example of faith for young people, pope says
west africa bishops
Nigerian president: 'Fratelli Tutti' good road map for West African peace
Among hundreds of students gathered at Franciscan Health Dyer, Our Lady of Grace eighth-graders (left to right) Carter Wedryk, Matthew Ball, Carolina Ruiz and Jimena Nazario each plant a cross in the ground to represent an unborn child lost to abortion, as part of the Respect Life Prayer Service on Oct. 2. According to hospital officials, the annual event aims to "celebrate all life with an emphasis on individual life and to draw attention to the lives lost to abortion." (Anthony D. Alonzo photo)
COLUMN: My little friend Sam
Among hundreds of students gathered at Franciscan Health Dyer, Our Lady of Grace eighth-graders (left to right) Carter Wedryk, Matthew Ball, Carolina Ruiz and Jimena Nazario each plant a cross in the ground to represent an unborn child lost to abortion, as part of the Respect Life Prayer Service on Oct. 2. According to hospital officials, the annual event aims to "celebrate all life with an emphasis on individual life and to draw attention to the lives lost to abortion." (Anthony D. Alonzo photo)
COLUMN: Fire, drugs and greed
Among hundreds of students gathered at Franciscan Health Dyer, Our Lady of Grace eighth-graders (left to right) Carter Wedryk, Matthew Ball, Carolina Ruiz and Jimena Nazario each plant a cross in the ground to represent an unborn child lost to abortion, as part of the Respect Life Prayer Service on Oct. 2. According to hospital officials, the annual event aims to "celebrate all life with an emphasis on individual life and to draw attention to the lives lost to abortion." (Anthony D. Alonzo photo)
COLUMN: The power of words, when necessary
MYSTERY OF THE EUCHARIST
MYSTERY OF THE EUCHARIST
Michael Ouma, a lay Catholic catechist who serves in the Kibera slum in Nairobi, Kenya
Being a catechist is a vocation, pope says in establishing formal ministry
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U.S. Bishops’ chairman for international justice and peace expresses solidarity with people in Myanmar following coup
Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his Angelus address Feb. 21, 2021
Pope Francis: The Lord does not permit darkness to have the last word
Sr. Nathalie Becquart (third from left) poses with Pope Francis and others during the youth synod in 2018.
Pope Francis names religious sister, priest as under-secretaries of the Synod of Bishops
The Raising of Lazarus (painting)
Pope Francis adds feast of Martha, Mary, and Lazarus to Church calendar
Pope Francis visits the San Raffaele Borona assisted living home in Rieti, Italy Oct. 4, 2016.
Pope Francis proclaims World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Bible with praying hands
Survey: Americans more likely to say that pandemic strengthened their faith
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Pope prays Biden works to heal divisions, promote human dignity
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Dioceses across USA participating in nationwide prayer vigil for life, Jan. 28-29
Pope Francis gives Homily
Pope Francis proclaims Year of St. Joseph
Pope Francis poses with Iraqi President Barham Salih at the Vatican Jan. 25, 2020.
Pope plans to visit Iraq in March
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