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The Rev. Liz Theoharis, co-chair of the Poor People’s Campaign, walks with the Rev. Jesse Jackson toward the Capitol in Washington May 21. The group gathered to demand elected officials take immediate steps to confront systemic racism.
Fifty years after MLK sent poor to Washington, Catholics join his fight
For almost 40 days, and some nights, a group of religiously affiliated people have prayed, marched, rallied, faced arrest or been arrested — all of it to call attention to what they believe … more
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Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, speaks June 13 during the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ annual spring assembly in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Challenges to religious freedom continue, archbishop tells USCCB
Challenges to religious freedom continue to emerge and the U.S. Catholic Church will remain steadfast in addressing them to serve the common good, Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, … more
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A combination photo shows U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korea leader Kim Jong Un. The two were to meet on Singapore’s Sentosa Island for a historic summit June 12. It was to be the first meeting between a sitting U.S. president and a North Korean leader.
Pope leads prayers for U.S.-North Korea summit in Singapore
Leading thousands of people in prayer, Pope Francis said he hoped the upcoming summit between the United States and North Korea would lead to lasting peace. After praying the … more
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In this 2014 file photo, men replace the roof of Assumption Academy in Tanauan, Philippines, To date, the social action arm of the Catholic Church has been able to help about 1.8 million people affected by the destruction brought byr Typhoon Haiyan that struck the central Philippines in 2013.
Typhoon Haiyan victims in Philippines pick up pieces with Church help
Through early June, the social action arm of the Catholic Church has been able to help about 1.8 million people affected by the Typhoon Haiyan that struck the central Philippines in 2013. The … more
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Baker Jack Phillips decorates a cake in his Masterpiece Cakeshop in 2017 in Lakewood, Colo. In a 7-2 decision June 4, the Supreme Court sided with the baker, who refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple. The case put anti-discrimination laws up against freedom of speech and freedom of religious expression.
High court rules in favor of baker in same-sex wedding cake case
In a 7-2 decision June 4, the Supreme Court sided with a Colorado baker in a case that put anti-discrimination laws up against freedom of speech and freedom of religious expression. Justice … more
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Pope Francis meets with a delegation from the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Germany at the Vatican June 4. The Pope urged patient progress in ecumenical dialogue. The same day, the Vatican confirmed the Pope had asked Germany’s Catholic bishops not to publish guidelines that would relax restrictions on when Protestants married to Catholics could receive Communion.
Vatican asks German bishops to set aside plans for sharing of the Eucharist
Pope Francis has asked the Catholic bishops’ conference of Germany not to publish nationwide guidelines for allowing Protestants married to Catholics to receive Communion at Mass, but to … more
Two-year process to revise bishops’ protection charter nears completion
The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on the Protection of Children and Young People said a two-year project to revise the charter that guides the U.S. Church in protecting minors … more
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Pope Francis burns incense as he celebrates Mass marking the feast of Corpus Christi in Ostia, a suburb of Rome, June 3.
Pope: Seek Christ in ‘abandoned tabernacles’ of the poor, the lonely
As He did with His disciples at Passover, Jesus asks all Christians to prepare a place for Him, not in “exclusive, selective places” but rather in uncomfortable places that are … more
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Monsignor Mike Burke, better known as Father Mike, prays with Wisconsin Badger football players before their game Nov. 11, 2017, against Iowa. The Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life released a document June 1 at the Vatican on sports, titled “Giving the Best of Yourself,” offering guidelines, recommendations and warnings.
Sports on Sundays OK, except when used to skip Mass, says Vatican
A new Vatican document cautions against the dangers of highly competitive children’s sports, political and economic pressures on athletes to win “at all costs” and the … more
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A child sleeps in a shelter in Escuintla, Guatemala, June 5. The nearby Volcano of Fire erupted June 3, killing at least 65 people.
Pope prays for victims of Guatemala volcano disaster
Pope Francis sent condolences to Guatemala after a horrific volcanic eruption left more than 60 people dead. In a June 5 telegram addressed to Archbishop Nicolas Thevenin, apostolic nuncio of … more
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“Wraith” mixes admirable message, disturbing premise
An earnest but flawed horror tale about a family of three — parents Jackson Hurst and Ali Hillis and teen daughter Catherine Frances — whose Victorian home in Neenah, Wisconsin, … more
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Pope Francis stars in a scene from the documentary "Pope Francis: A Man of His Word." The Catholic News Service classification is A-II -- adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG -- parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.
“Pope Francis: A Man of His Word” highlights Pope, 21st-century papacy
Veteran filmmaker Wim Wenders respectfully profiles the current successor of St. Peter in the well-crafted, sometimes moving documentary “Pope Francis: A Man of His Word” … more
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Pope Francis embraces Bishop Antonio dos Santos Marto of Leiria-Fatima, Portugal, during the canonization Mass of Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto in Fatima, Portugal, May 13, 2017. Bishop Marto was one of 14 new cardinals named by the Pope May 20.
Brief biographical sketches of 14 new cardinals
Click here to read a related article.   Here are brief biographical notes about each of the 14 Churchmen who will become cardinals June 29. Their names are listed in the order Pope … more
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Pope Francis arrives in procession to celebrate Mass marking the feast of Pentecost in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican May 20. The Pope at his “Regina Coeli” announced that he will create 14 new cardinals June 29.
Pope will create 14 new cardinals in June
Pope Francis announced he would make 14 new cardinals June 29, giving the red cardinal’s hat to the papal almoner, the Iraq-based patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church and the archbishop of … more
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On Pentecost, Irish bishops urge a ‘no’ vote on abortion referendum
Irish bishops used Pentecost Sunday Masses to make a final appeal for people to reject a government proposal to remove the right to life of unborn children from the country’s constitution … more
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Pope Francis holds the Book of the Gospels as he celebrates Mass marking the feast of Pentecost in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican May 20. The Pope at his “Regina Coeli” announced that he will create 14 new cardinals June 29.
The Holy Spirit changes hearts, Pope says on Pentecost
Christians should begin each day invoking the Holy Spirit, praying that the Spirit will lead them and the Church closer to God and closer to any person in need, Pope Francis said on … more
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Cardinal says separating abortion from Title X funds ‘greatly needed’
The U.S. bishops’ pro-life chairman praised the Trump administration’s move to reinstate Reagan-era regulations banning any family planning clinic that receives Title X federal funds … more
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Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services is seen in Washington June 6, 2017. He is chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace.
Archbishop asks for prayers to bring peace to Palestinians, Israel
The chairman of a U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops committee echoed Pope Francis in calling for reconciliation and peace in the Holy Land amid ongoing violence between Israel and … more
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California judge overturns state law legalizing assisted suicide
A May 15 ruling by a California judge overturning the state’s law allowing assisted suicide is encouraging because it “was a bad law,” said Ned Dolejsi, executive director of … more
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Law enforcement responds to a mass shooting May 18 at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas, near Houston. Police reported that at least eight people were dead and several others were injured. Assistant Principal Cris Richardson told reporters the shooter was “arrested and secured” but offered no other details about the person’s identity or motive.
Texas archdiocese, bishops offer healing, support after shooting
In response to the May 18 school shooting at a Houston-area high school, Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston said the archdiocesan community would “unite to support and offer … more
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