Wenski: Being pro-immigrant is ‘living’ Christ’s call to welcome stranger
At a University of Miami Forum on Religion and Public Life, Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski of Miami affirmed the rights and dignity of migrants -- from Syrian refugees to Mexican asylees -- drawing upon his 18 years of advocacy for Miami's Haitian community.
Tone somber at prayer vigil for those facing execution in weeks ahead
Nearly 100 people gathered to pray for the federal death-row inmates and all those affected by their pending executions scheduled for December and January at the Federal Correctional Complex in Terre Haute.
The real story we’re all called to write
A faded copy of an old Catholic newspaper reminds a discouraged Gina Christian that the big headline is the eternal love of Christ -- a message the faithful share in often ordinary ways, across generations.
Find solace in St. Peter, cardinal urges New York bishops
With rumors swirling around about two of their members, the bishops of New York state during their visit to Rome heard encouragement from Cardinal Timothy Dolan at St. Peter's tomb.
Bishops hear follow-up Encuentro report, commit to plan
The U.S. bishops, aware of the growing numbers of Hispanic Catholics in the country, voted to write a new pastoral plan for Latino Catholics that would be produced between 2021 and 2024.
El Paso bishop speaks of parishioners’ pain with racism, violence
While some wanted to sweep a recent racism-fueled shooting "under the rug," Bishop Mark Seitz kept it front and center in a new letter because "this white supremacist ideology, which is growing in our country, has drawn blood."
El Paso bishop speaks of parishioners’ pain with racism, violence
While some wanted to sweep a recent racism-fueled shooting "under the rug," Bishop Mark Seitz kept it front and center in a new letter because "this white supremacist ideology, which is growing in our country, has drawn blood."
Document on marriage, family life coming along, archbishop reports
A new "pastoral framework for marriage and family life" to be applied in parishes should be ready for a vote by the U.S. bishops by next year, reported Archbishop Chaput at the USCCB meeting.
Bishop Barron urges bishops to help bring people back to the church
Auxiliary Bishop Robert E. Barron of Los Angeles did not just bemoan the fact many young people are leaving the Catholic Church. He said church leaders need to make it a priority to bring them back.
O’Malley: Vatican may ‘soon’ release details of McCarrick investigation
Boston's Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley told the bishops gathered in Baltimore the Vatican may publish what it knows about the ascent to power of now-disgraced former U.S. Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick by Christmas.