Schools, Programs Named After Pope Francis Aim to Reflect His Mission
March 8, 2023
When Pope Francis became pope 10 years ago on March 13, the name he chose drew widespread attention.
Carol Zimmermann
Supreme Court Lets Lawsuit Continue Against Florida City’s Prayer Vigil
March 8, 2023
The U.S. Supreme Court said on March 6 that it would not weigh in on a dispute between city officials...
Bishops Urge Congress to Pass Legislation Banning Transgender Athletes from Girls’ Sports
March 8, 2023
The leaders of two U.S. bishops’ committees sent a letter of support on March 3 to congressional leaders who have...
Post-Pandemic Church Numbers Gradually Increasing, But Still Lag
March 8, 2023
Three years ago, in mid-March, COVID-19’s outbreak in the United States quickly and drastically up-ended life as people knew it,...
Bishop Brennan Grants Dispensation From Meat Abstinence on St. Patrick’s Day
March 7, 2023
Bishop Robert Brennan has announced that Catholics in the Diocese of Brooklyn are exempt from the Friday Lenten regulation to...
Slain Bishop Often Combined Humor and Faith in His Homilies
March 1, 2023
Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell had a gift for public speaking.
Scores of Migrants Killed in Shipwreck Off Coast of Italy
February 27, 2023
At least 63 migrants died Feb. 26 when the wooden boat carrying them — in a storm with high waves...
Turkey’s Initial Earthquake Response Hindered by Censorship
February 22, 2023
As the initial rescue work in Turkey and Syria shifts to recovery and clean up following the Feb. 6 earthquakes...
Catholic Church Leaders Look to Ways to Stem Tide of Gun Violence
February 15, 2023
In the midst of increasing gun violence across the country, Catholic leaders are looking for answers.
Catholic Church Continues Responding to Crisis in Ukraine as War Nears One Year
February 15, 2023
As Ukraine faces the one-year anniversary Feb. 24 of the full-scale invasion of its country by Russian forces, Catholic Church...