Three U.S. cardinals warn that polarization, partisanship and narrow national interests threaten global peace and human dignity.
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Pope Calls Texas Suit against Annunciation House ‘Madness’
Pope Francis denounces the Texas attorney general’s lawsuit against Annunciation House, an organization that serves migrants.
Humility Is the ‘Gateway to All Virtues,’ Pope Says
In his weekly general audience Wednesday, May 22, Pope Francis teaches on the importance of humility in the spiritual life of Christians.
Brazilian Church Helps People Displaced by Flooding
With weeks of storms and flooding devastating entire communities, Catholics in Brazil mobilize relief efforts for the displaced.
Eucharistic Pilgrimage Journeys Begin on Pentecost
Launched from various starting points, four pilgrimages set out at Pentecost, to converge at the National Eucharistic Congress July 17-21.
Jerusalem Cardinal Visits Catholic Parish in Gaza
Latin patriarch of Jerusalem Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa travels to Gaza for the first time since the conflict broke out last October.
Advocates Question Proposed Change to Asylum Rule
Catholic immigration experts worry that a proposed rule change to “credible fear” protocols will deter — and even endanger — asylum seekers.
Ascension Shows No One Is Left Behind, Pope Says
The doctrine of the Ascension teaches us that all people are invited to the path to heaven, with Jesus leading the way, said Pope Francis.
Strength in Unity: A Maryknoll Reflection
Maryknoll Sister Darleen Jacobs reflects on the importance of unity in the Sunday Mass readings and recalls 40 years of mission in Tanzania.
Proclaiming Holy Year, Pope Says It Is a Time To Hope
The Holy Year, which will begin Dec. 24, is a time to perform Works of Mercy and to strengthen hope for Christians, especially young people.
Caritas: Access to Aid in Gaza Should Not Be a ‘Bargaining Chip’
Caritas Poland says Israel’s escalation in Rafah is worsening the humanitarian crisis for people in Gaza caught in the crossfire.
Survivor Speaks for Holocaust Remembrance Day
Holocaust survivor Alex Rosin offers his testimony of being hidden by a Polish Catholic family and shares his pain over the current conflict.
Caritas Baby Hospital Offers Hope in the Holy Land
A hospital run by Caritas in Bethlehem tends to 50,000 children a year as the only pediatric hospital functioning in the West Bank.
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