On the first anniversary of his pontificate, the Holy Father emphasizes friendship, unity and dialogue.
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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Veronica Schweyen, M.M. Sunday, January 15, 2023Is 49:3, 5-6 | 1 Cor 1:1-3 | Jn 1:29-34This...
Evangelization Is the ‘Oxygen’ of Christian Life, Pope Says
Pope Francis begins a new series of catechesis in his weekly audiences focused on evangelization and apostolic zeal.
Peru’s Bishops Urge Peace Amid Violent Protests
The death toll in violent protests in Peru and a harsh government crackdown climbs to more than 40 people since early December.
Migrant pleas, border realities confront President Biden in El Paso
President Biden meets on the border with Bishop Mark Seitz, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Migration.
The Epiphany
A Maryknoll lay missioner in El Paso, Texas, reflects on the readings for the Feast of the Epiphany, the what it means on the southern border.
At Funeral, Pope Remembers Benedict’s ‘Wisdom, Tenderness, Devotion’
An estimated 50,000 people fill St. Peter’s Square for former pope, Benedict XVI, who retired in 2013 and had requested his funeral be simple.
Eight Years as Pope Capped Pope Benedict’s Long Ministry as Teacher of Faith
Pope Francis is scheduled to celebrate the funeral for his predecessor, retired Pope Benedict, on Jan. 5 in St. Peter’s Square.
Bishop Begs World, ‘Do Not Abandon Us’ as Priests Arrested in Nicaragua
Exiled Auxiliary Bishop of Managua Silvio José Baéz calls for solidarity as a wave of Catholic priests are arrested by the Ortega Administration.
Solemnity of Mary
A Maryknoll sister who served in the Philippines for 55 years reflects on the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God and the World Day of Peace.
Salvadoran Cardinal Recalls Rough Seas of His Episcopacy, and St. Romero
Cardinal Rosa Chavez describes the “red martyrdom” assassination of St. Romero and the campaign against the future saint.
Another Year of ‘Limbo on Earth’ for Migrants, Refugees, Asylum-Seekers
Migrants around the world are stuck in “camps” or detention or eke out an existence on one side or...
Listen to the Cries of the Newborn Prince of Peace, Pope Says
In his Christmas message, Pope Francis says Jesus leads the way “to a world that is open and free to live in fraternity and peace.”
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