Encountering a migrant is encountering Christ, pope says in message
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Every encounter with people on the move as migrants or refugees is an encounter with Christ, Pope Francis said. “It is an…
Vatican announces theme for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has chosen a line from Psalm 71 — “Do not cast me off in my old age” — as the…
Cardinal, archbishop call for Gaza ceasefire
SAN DIEGO — Cardinal Robert W. McElroy, of the Diocese of San Diego, and Archbishop John Wester, of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, N.M.,…
Pope’s 2023: a year of health challenges, travel and the synod
Pope Francis’ 2023 was a year of important trips made or postponed, his own 10th anniversary as pope, a call to the world to act on climate change and a call to the Catholic Church to strengthen its mission by implementing “synodality.”
U.S. bishops gather for plenary in Baltimore
BALTIMORE — The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gathered Nov. 13 to 16 for their Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore. The bishops began…
Catholic leaders plead for peace amid war in Gaza
SAN DIEGO — Catholic leaders from around the world pleaded for peace amid “the outbreak of ferocious violence in the Holy Land.” “War does not…
Synod to focus on Church and its role in world
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — When Pope Francis was introduced to the world from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, he spoke…
Take leap of faith and dare to love others, pope says
By Carol Glatz MARSEILLE, France — The world and the Catholic Church today need to take a leap forward “in faith, charity and hope,”…
Vatican astronomer helps NASA in historic mission to study asteroid
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Jesuit Brother Bob Macke, a Vatican astronomer and meteorite expert, has built a custom device for studying material…
U.S. bishops to meet for spring assembly
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will gather for its 2023 Spring Plenary Assembly in Orlando, June 14 to 16. The…
Pope praises Julian of Norwich as example of faith and service
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Although she died centuries ago, the English mystic Julian of Norwich continues to remind people of the importance…
