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Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Marking the feast of Mary, Mother of God, and the start of the new year, Pope Francis renewed his appeal for a “firm commitment” to respect all human life worldwide. “May we learn to care for every child born of a woman, above all by protecting, like Mary, the precious gift of […]
National
By Peter Pinedo and Ken Oliver-Méndez
A lifelong Baptist, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who died at age 100 Dec. 29, held views that differed from Catholic teaching on a number of controversial social and doctrinal issues, including abortion, same-sex marriage, and the ordination of female pastors. Nonetheless, perhaps more than any other president in American history, a clear and consistent […]
Pope Francis
By Justin McLellan
VATICAN CITY — As millions of pilgrims prepare to cross through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis called on individuals, nations and the global community to take a transformative step toward peace and reconciliation by walking through the “door of salvation” that is Jesus Christ. “Jesus is the door of peace,” he […]
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — In the quiet of Christmas Eve, Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, launching what he called a “Jubilee of Hope.” As the doors opened, the bells of the basilica began to peal. After the reading of a brief passage from the Gospel of John in which Jesus describes […]
National
By Daniel Payne
President Joe Biden commuted the death row sentences of more than three dozen federal prisoners Dec. 23, ordering that the formerly condemned inmates serve out life sentences instead of being executed by the government.
Columns
By Lucia A. Silecchia
It happens all year — the requests for donations for all manner of charitable causes.
Columnists
By Russell Shaw
A short, simple statement — "Marley was dead"— ranks high in any list of most famous first line in all literature. Marley, we soon learn, is the deceased former partner Ebenezer Scrooge, the memorable central figure in Charles Dickens' classic “A Christmas Carol.”
Bishop's Columns
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Christmas celebrates the reason for our hope, as Sacred Scripture proclaims: “For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord.” (Lk 2:11) The coming of the Lord offers us a sure hope no matter our challenges or circumstances. Our […]
Pope Francis
By Justin McLellan
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis called on Catholics to focus their Holy Year 2025 pilgrimages on Jesus Christ, who is both the path and destination for Christian hope. At his general audience Dec. 18, the pope began a new series of talks on “Jesus Christ our hope,” which he announced will the theme for his […]
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