From the opening gavel to adjournment Nov. 11, the immigration issue was at the forefront for much of the first day of public sessions of the U.S. bishops’ fall plenary assembly in Baltimore.
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Caribbean Bishops Plead for Peace Amid Us Strikes, Military Buildup
Catholic bishops in the Caribbean are calling for dialogue, cooperation and calm amid rising geopolitical tensions that have seen a U.S. military buildup in the region.
Let Us Rescue Our Sons from Extremism
In this Jubilee Year of Hope we must listen to the cries of young people and give their voices room in the Church.
From Altar Server To Eager Seminarian
Let us continue to pray for our children, that the seeds of faith we sow today will eventually grow into lives rooted in love for God and service to His Church.
Prepared in Faith: Welcoming Christ Amid Life’s Uncertainties
Each of our Scripture passages for Mass this Sunday speaks to us of the importance of preparation.
Federal Appeals Court to Hear Cases Over Ten Commandments in Public Schools
A federal appeals court will hear arguments in January about state laws in Texas and Louisiana requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms.
Missionaries Transform World by Transforming Lives, Pope Says
Being a missionary means bringing the Gospel and its values into the world and transforming the lives of individuals, which can and must transform societies, Pope Leo XIV said.
The Mother Church and Heart of Catholic Unity
Our churches are meant to be places of welcome for God’s children, that they may encounter the Lord who loves them unconditionally.
Taking Care of Our Veterans in Need
On this Veterans Day, let us all pause to reflect on our nation’s veterans, who embody a sacrificial spirit for the rest of America, defending freedoms that allow us to live our faith openly, gather in worship, and pursue the common good.
Data, Dignity, & The Holy Spirit
So: Humans have undeniable dignity, there are important truths that can’t be captured in surveys, and we must trust the Holy Spirit. Yet we’re called to be good stewards of our resources and the environment.