Sacraments

Pope: Anointing of the sick offers strength to those seriously ill, elderly

Pope Francis reminds Catholics that there is no need to wait until a person is at the point of death to receive the sacrament of the anointing of the sick. In his prayer...

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Pope praises release of two Ukrainian priests from Russian captivity

"I give thanks to God for the freeing of the two Greek Catholic priests," Pope Francis said after praying the Angelus June 29, the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul. "May all...

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Open the church's doors to evangelization, pope tells new archbishops

Pope Francis emphasized the importance of openness, unity and reliance on God's guidance during Mass with 33 new archbishops for the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul.

Recognize the Inherent Dignity of Every Person, Especially Those Experiencing Homelessness, says Archbishop Gudziak

“Policies that criminalize homelessness are a direct contradiction of our call to shelter those experiencing homelessness and care for those in need,” said Archbishop...

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US cardinal urges Vatican to not seem 'oblivious' to victims' suffering

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley of Boston has called on Vatican offices to exercise pastoral prudence when deciding whether to display artwork by alleged perpetrators of abuse...

Emergency Medical Care for Women and Their Preborn Children Affirmed by Bishop Burbidge After Supreme Court Decision

“The Catholic faith and Catholic hospitals unequivocally allow for procedures that are necessary to save the life of a pregnant mother in a medical emergency, even when...

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Creation is God's gift for humanity to steward, not prey upon, pope says

For the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, Pope Francis emphasized the need for ecological conversion, urging humanity to shift from exploiting nature to...

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Pope calls drug traffickers 'murderers,' pushes against legalization

Pope Francis called on society to act courageously and together to combat drug trafficking.

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AI: Pope expresses concern over 'technocratic' future

Pope Francis and the Vatican are pushing for more transparency in the development of AI.

Pope Francis Appoints Father Scott Bullock as Bishop of Rapid City

Pope Francis Appoints Father Dennis Walsh as Bishop of Davenport

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Pope confirms Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati will be canonized 'soon'

Pope Francis revealed that Italian Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati will soon be a saint. Celebrated as "the Man of the Eight Beatitudes," Frassati's legacy of faith and...

Protect Vulnerable Families from Domestic Violence, Archbishop Gudziak Affirms

“The common good demands that society protect vulnerable women and children from domestic violence, and reasonable restrictions on gun possession to ensure their safety...

Catholic Safeguards

Safeguarding: Church must place disabled persons at center, experts say

Global experts said at a conference that the Catholic Church must prioritize safeguarding efforts for disabled persons, addressing biased beliefs and structural barriers...

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US church needs culturally sensitive safeguarding training, expert says

Jesuit Father Hans Zollner, a safeguarding expert, said that due to its diversity, the U.S. church must communicate safeguarding principles in a way that crosses cultural...

Bishop Burbidge Reflects on Anniversary of Dobbs Decision and the Impact of the Eucharistic Revival on the Pro-Life Movement

In advance of the anniversary of the Court’s landmark decision, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on...

World Refugee Day 2024: Hope Emerges from Human Tragedy

This annual observation serves as a poignant reminder of the millions of individuals and families forcibly displaced from their homes and the importance of durable...

Prayer

Praying with the Book of Psalms will bring comfort, happiness, pope says

Pope Francis encouraged the faithful to pray with the Book of Psalms and he emphasized the importance of solidarity with refugees, urging nations to provide humane...

As Legislative Stalemate on Immigration Reform Continues, Longtime Undocumented Residents and their Families Deserve Protection, says Bishop Seitz

The program allows select individuals who have resided in the country for at least ten years to apply for parole in place, which offers access to legal work authorization...

Discouraging Political Violence, Archbishop Gudziak Encourages Pursuit of Peace Through Dialogue and Justice