Catholic News Service

As the guardian of Jesus and Mary, St. Joseph's reassuring presence is an example for Christians who are called to care for the lonely and those who struggle in their lives, Pope Francis said.

Some of the world's most iconic Christmas markets in Germany and Austria were forced to close shortly after or just before they opened, as COVID-19 infections surged across Europe.

Pope Francis invited Italy's bishops to live the "beatitudes of a bishop," an adaptation of the traditional Eight Beatitudes to provide guiding principles for being a "good shepherd" of a diocese.

The classical Christian understanding of what it means to be human provides a clear affirmation of the sacredness and uniqueness of human life, but to answer new questions posed by modern culture and technology, dialogue and compassion are needed.

San Diego Bishop Robert W. McElroy was admitted to the hospital to undergo a coronary bypass operation Nov. 22.

Two U.S. bishops have urged their fellow prelates to cooperate with any requests they receive from the federal government for an investigation on alleged abuses at tribal schools operated by church entities in the past.

Church leaders and parishes offered prayers for the five people who died and dozens more who were injured, including a Catholic priest, church parishioners and Catholic school students, when an SUV plowed through spectators watching a Christmas parade.

Peruvian Archbishop Hector Miguel Cabrejos Vidarte called for a "second reception" of the Second Vatican Council as prelates, religious and laity participate in the Sixth Ecclesial Assembly of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Trappist Father Jean-Pierre Schumacher, the last survivor of the 1996 attack on the Tibhirine monastery in Algeria, died at the age of 97.

Pope Francis told young people that, with Jesus, people can find the courage to swim against the current, to be free and authentic, and to stand up for their dreams and ideals of truth, love, justice and peace.

Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc. is calling on the Biden administration to stop efforts to restart implementation of a Trump-era immigration policy that keeps would-be asylum-seekers to the U.S. in Mexico.

Canada's first energy self-sufficient, carbon neutral school has put 'our money where our values are,' principal says.

World leaders and international organizations must do more to protect thousands of men and women in the fishing industry who suffer continued human rights violations.

 Extreme poverty, the lack of employment that can support a family and desperation are the major drivers of exploitative child labor, Pope Francis said.

Two U.S. cardinals, six bishops and prominent leaders of various faiths clasped hands with a group of about 20 men and women Nov. 18 in Baltimore, praying for an end to the evil of sexual abuse of children.

Catholic opponents of the death penalty, including Oklahoma City's archbishop, praised the Nov. 18 announcement that Gov. Kevin Stitt granted Julius Jones clemency — just hours before he was scheduled to be executed.

Amid reports of mass arrests of Tigrayans in Ethiopia, a church source said fear has gripped those residing in the neighboring countries who fear they could be the next targets.

The U.S. bishops approved a motion Nov. 17 during their general assembly to host the National Eucharistic Congress in 2024 in Indianapolis; it will be the culmination of a planned three-year eucharistic revival.

Causes advance for Civil War veteran who served Hansen's disease patients, layman who ministered in Louisiana and 'Little Cajun Saint.'

In a nearly unanimous vote, bishops set date for honoring saint whom they call a powerful figure able to move people's hearts.