The candidate who called himself the "best [president] in the history of the Catholic Church" during the 2020 campaign once again has the support of several Catholic-associated groups. Here are some of the most notable.
Pope Francis on Oct. 2 opened the final session of a Vatican summit on the future of Catholicism, encouraging participants not to use the monthlong meeting to push individual agendas, but to seek unity in diversity in the church so "each person feels welcomed."
Pope Francis on Oct. 6 announced that he will create 21 new cardinals, giving the 87-year old pontiff another opportunity to further cement his legacy by now naming 80% of the men who will one day elect his successor.
It's time for another installment of Michael Sean Winters' long-running feature, Catholics Behaving Badly. This time, the regrettable examples come from the Denver Archdiocese and Raymond Arroyo's show on EWTN.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan said he was "doubly disappointed" by the rejection from Kamala Harris of his invitation to the annual Al Smith dinner. But we are triply disappointed that Dolan did not have the courage to stand up to Donald Trump.
It's time for another installment of Michael Sean Winters' long-running feature, Catholics Behaving Badly. This time, the regrettable examples come from the Denver Archdiocese and Raymond Arroyo's show on EWTN.
Pope Francis on Oct. 6 announced that he will create 21 new cardinals, giving the 87-year old pontiff another opportunity to further cement his legacy by now naming 80% of the men who will one day elect his successor.
A group of men and women gathered at a chapel near the Vatican, confidently praying that the church would restore the female diaconate Oct. 3, the day after synod participants were told it would not happen now.
The tremendous response from people across the diocese and the region is inspiring but not surprising to the bishop. That's how most people are, because we are made in the image and likeness of a loving and generous God, he said.
Hurricane Helene's broad impact across an entire swath of the U.S. South means resources will be stretched thin following the massive storm, according to Peter Routsis-Arroyo, the CEO of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami.
"Sometimes I wonder how I can possibly weave Francis' difficult and often uncomfortable lessons into my exceedingly comfortable existence," writes Mary DeTurris Poust. "How do those of us with warm homes and busy jobs and nice clothes make St. Francis into something more than a decoration or a mascot?"
A new national survey found that young people place the greatest responsibility on the government to address climate change. One in three say they will support candidates who share their climate views.
While MJ Lenderman uses religious language throughout, this is not an album about spiritual longing, but about storytelling. It is up to the audience to determine if redemption is on offer here.
The Season Two finale of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" is now streaming, and invites us to consider how we engage with our own source material.
The church can hear the stories of women who have chosen to follow their call to the priesthood through ordination, thanks to the new book Women Called to Catholic Priesthood: From Ecclesial Challenge to Spiritual Renewal.
In Old Havana, the Brigidine sisters run a hostel for tourists called Casa Santa Brigida. That income funds their apostolate of caring for the poor and sick, hit hard by food and medication shortages in Cuba.
Monday Starter - More than 20 sister congregations and sister-led coalitions have joined efforts seeking federal action to curb U.S. gun and ammunition trafficking into Haiti.
Run by Sr. Maria David Magbanua, St. Rachel Center offers a safe alternative for parents from the refugee and migrant community, whose children are often looked after in overcrowded, unregulated day cares in Israel.
Mexico's election of its first female president showcased gender parity in Mexican politics. But women religious there are wary that Claudia Sheinbaum will reduce violence and poverty.
