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U.S. bishops find ‘comfort in God’s promise’ in year of pandemic
Going forward from COVID-19, racial injustices and political divisions, people must build on the many acts of sacrifice and kindness exhibited during the year, said the USCCB Administrative Committee in its pastoral message.
Minnesota faith leaders pray for peace, justice during Floyd trial
Praying to God "as a people who thirst for justice (and) hunger as well for peace," the archbishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis gathered with over 100 other faith leaders ahead of the trial of a white former city police officer charged in the death of George Floyd, a Black man who died in custody last May.
Americans’ mental health needs grow dramatically amid pandemic
Catholic Charities agencies say high numbers of people searching for help with anxiety and depression -- especially young people and jobless adults -- shows that the stigma society holds about mental illness is waning.
Hometown saint shows ‘we too can be holy,’ says priest
During a March 3 liturgy at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, Father Dennis Gill said the sanctity of St. Katharine Drexel came down to three things that everyone can undertake.
Pandemic relief bill must pass without abortion funding, bishops say
UPDATED -- The American Rescue Plan Congress is considering would pit the great need Americans have for economic relief against those who insist the bill must include abortion funding, said the leadership of the U.S. bishops.
Doctors seek permanent relief from mandate to do transgender surgeries
Attorneys for doctors and hospitals argued in court that they shouldn't be forced to perform gender-transition surgeries required under the Affordable Care Act. Four courts have issued temporary rulings against the mandate.
At St. Mary Magdalen series, priest shares his journey from Idaho farm to Media
Father Reuben Nuxoll of the Legionaries of Christ spoke on the theme “Share Your Spiritual Journey as a Gift-Giver” during the March 4 session of the parish's Thursday evening Lenten series.
Faith amid the ruins: Pope calls Iraqis to affirm kinship under one God
The strength to move forward, to rebuild and to restore relationships and respect across religious and ethnic boundaries was a constant refrain during Pope Francis' trip last week to Iraq.
Returning from Iraq, pope talks about ‘risks’ of promoting harmony
Speaking with reporters, Pope Francis said he is aware of criticism from Catholics but through prayer and listening he is convinced that God wants the church and all humanity to continue promoting a sense of belonging to one human family.
Cleanse your hearts of anger, pope says at Mass in Irbil
After paying tribute to the victims of Islamic State violence, Pope Francis reached the last major event of his trip to Iraq: Mass with some 10,000 people in Irbil, where he told Iraq's Christians not to seek revenge.