Catholic advocacy groups, southern border dioceses and the U.S. bishops' conference are expressing deep concern after President Trump signed a series of executive orders targeting immigration on ...

Jan 19, 2025 · Pope Francis prays after walking through the Holy Door to inaugurate the Jubilee Year of Mercy in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican in this Dec. 8, 2015, file photo.

Jan 5, 2025 · Matthew presents the Magi as models of discipleship. First, and most disturbing to Matthew's community, the Gentile Magi were global disciples; people who, like Paul, were more open to mystery ...

Oct 8, 2024 · Among the newly named 21 cardinals announced by Pope Francis on Oct. 6, the youngest is 44 years old and the oldest is 99.. The surprise consistory, which will be held on Dec. 8, will, in many ...

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Dec 18, 2024 · Chicago Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, right, celebrates Mass at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago June 30, 2024. Cupich is calling for faithful to receive holy Communion standing -- the normative posture ...

Pope Francis has tapped Cardinal Robert McElroy as the new archbishop of Washington, D.C., appointing one of his top U.S. allies, one of the American church's most forceful defenders of migrants ...

4 days ago · George Cardinal Pell: Pax Invictis, by journalist Tess Livingstone, delves into the remarkable highs and harrowing lows of Pell's life, from his upbringing outside of Melbourne to his growing ...

Nov 22, 2024 · Amid controversy over religious-themed tattoos sported by President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary Pete Hegseth, a U.S. office of a Vatican lay institution for the church in the ...

Jan 12, 2025 · Pope Francis baptizes a baby during Mass in the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on Jan. 7, 2024, the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. (CNS/Vatican Media)