In early morning darkness, pope pays tribute to Immaculate Conception
By Cindy Wooden ROME — An hour before sunrise, Pope Francis set a basket of white roses at the base of a statue of…
Family first: Pope says migration policy changes when newcomers seen as kin
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — With passion in Cyprus and reason in Greece, Pope Francis continued to articulate and adjust his teaching on…
Catholic sisters make Advent plea to Biden: End ‘immoral’ immigration rule
By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON — They sang Advent hymns in front of the White House Dec. 3, hoping to get the ear of the…
Attack causes of migration, not those forced to flee, pope says on Lesbos
By Cindy Wooden MYTILENE, Greece — Standing in a tent on the shore, Pope Francis said the Mediterranean Sea, “the cradle of so many…
Pope calls world to act on impact of climate change on poorest countries
By Dennis Sadowski Pope Francis invited Catholics — and anyone else interested — to join a seven-year journey to widen the reach of his…
United in faith, Cypriot Christians have mission to console, pope says
By Cindy Wooden NICOSIA, Cyprus — The hope, consolation and unity all Christians and all residents of Cyprus yearn for will be realized only…
First Nations delegation tells of hopes for upcoming meeting with pope
By Michael Swan, Catholic News Service TORONTO — In one hour gathered in a room with Pope Francis, 13 Assembly of First Nations delegates…
Discrimination must end,
Pope Francis says
By JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES VATICAN CITY — The Catholic Church must be a home for all, especially for people with disabilities who continue to…
Pro-lifers hopeful about outcome of Dobbs case, urge prayers for court
By Julie Asher WASHINGTON — The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee Dec. 1 urged Catholics, people of other faiths and all people…
Clergy comfort students, community after tragic high school shooting
By Michael Stechschulte, Catholic News Service LAKE ORION, Mich. — Many were not Catholic, but they arrived at St. Joseph Catholic Church the night…