In his first trip to the border since he took office, Biden, who is Catholic, sought to "assess border enforcement operations" and talk to those helping to manage "the historic number of migrants fleeing political oppression and gang violence in Venezuela, Haiti,
Colleen Pressprich reminds us of the words of Pope Saint John Paul II who said: “Human persons are willed by God; they are imprinted with God’s image. Their dignity does not come from the work they do, but from the persons they
OSV publisher Scott Richert writes that as the U.S. Church continues down the path of the National Eucharistic Revival, it is important to discuss the myriad ways that we can deepen our devotion to the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist,
Christians should not only face life's challenges without fear but also not be overcome by the temptation to remain idle to the Lord's presence in those moments, Pope Francis said.
Jesus' dual call for his disciples to "not be afraid" and to "be
A reader asks, “Are ghosts real? And, if so, how do we help them move on to eternal salvation?” In his latest column, Monsignor Charles Pope gives his answer: “There is no binding Church teaching on the existence or meaning of ghosts.
For over 100 years in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, the Sisters Servants of Mary have kept overnight vigil with the terminally ill in their homes, a ministry of such abundant charity that families caring full time for a loved one can't
At vocational discernment gathering of the Neocatechumenal Way in the U.S. this summer, over 10,000 participants were encouraged to realize that they have "something to do so that the church may become the church."
That message was from Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio
During the U.S. Conference of Catholic bishops’ spring general assembly held virtually June 16-18, the big challenge looming over the bishops was clear from the start: staying united among themselves in the face of sharp disagreement, specifically regarding whether or not to
Determined to "eradicate the scourge" of sexual abuse in his diocese and in the church, Archbishop Christian Lépine of Montreal has appointed an independent ombudswoman on abuse.
The archbishop appointed Marie Christine Kirouack, a lawyer with extensive experience in family law and crisis
In a year when a pandemic has entangled lives across the globe, Presentation Sister Carrie Link painted an icon that may help Catholics straighten them out.
The icon -- and a devotion -- is called Mary, Undoer of Knots.
People needn't be alone in