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Pope urges nations to create a world free from nuclear arms
Marking the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons coming into force Jan. 22, Pope Francis urged nations to work toward a world free from nuclear arms. More than 13,000 such weapons are held by nine countries.
Biden’s inaugural address calls for Americans to work for unity
In his inaugural address Jan. 20, President Joe Biden said he is committed with his "whole soul" to bring the United States together, and he pleaded with Americans to similarly take up this cause.
Pope prays Biden works to heal divisions, promote human dignity
Pope Francis prayed that God would guide President Biden's "efforts to foster understanding, reconciliation and peace" in the U.S. "and among the nations of the world in order to advance the universal common good."
USCCB president prays God grants Biden ‘wisdom, courage’ to lead nation
As Joe Biden prepared to be inaugurated as the 46th U.S. president, Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles, hoped the incoming administration "will work with the church" to address the "factors that are driving abortion and discouraging families."
Vatican revokes arrest warrant against woman linked to finance scandal
The extradition request to Italy for financial analyst Cecilia Marogna, hired as a consultant to a cardinal accused of embezzlement, was dropped so that she may face a trial at the Vatican.
Leaders of both parties join Biden, Harris for morning Mass
Hours before his inauguration as president, Joe Biden and incoming Vice President Kamala Harris were joined by the spouses and leaders from both political parties early Jan. 20 at St. Matthew Cathedral in Washington.
Resume civil discourse, Cardinal Dolan says in run up to inauguration
New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan said he hoped the "renewal ... that usually accompanies the inauguration of a new president" also will be a time for violence to subside and respect for life to be revived.
At national memorial, Cardinal Gregory prays for all who died of COVID-19
Washington Cardinal Wilton Gregory said during a Jan. 19 service that the U.S. "reverently pauses in supplication to remember and to pray" for the more than 400,000 Americans who have succumbed to COVID-19.
Pandemic, Capitol violence change March for Life plans but not its commitment
The nation's largest pro-life event, which will be entirely virtual for the first time, will see its smallest gathering since it began in 1974. But for pro-lifers, the march still matters as a symbol of continuity and commitment.
‘9 Days for Life’ novena for the protection of human life set for Jan. 21-29
Each day's intercession is accompanied by prayers, a reflection and actions that participants can take to help build a culture of life. The novena encompasses the annual Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children, Jan. 22.