Patricia Zapor

One-fifth of U.S. people are Catholic, but nearly half of U.S. adults have some connection to the church, including cultural or former Catholics, or those connected to the church in other ways, a Pew study says.

Once a routine necessity, appointments with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement now are an emotional, anxious encounter for immigrant families.

The way in which young people have bridged differences during the pandemic models path of dialogue and relationship for church, Cardinal Gregory says.

In his first appearance at the National Press Club as archbishop of Washington, Cardinal Wilton Gregory on Sept. 8 emphasized the importance of protecting the environment and upholding the dignity of human life at all stages.

Plan suggests steps that Catholics, parishes, schools and other institutions can take and includes small grants for parishes to help offset initial costs.

As people emerge from the pandemic, it's time to evaluate how the last 16 months may have changed what it means to be "church."

Alexandra Codina's documentary, "Paper Children" is a finely detailed portrait of a family, a film that accompanies four children going through the years-long process of seeking asylum.