The pope’s series, which began in Aug. 5, focuses on healing the world from the physical and social ills related to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Catholic speakers address Republican National Convention
Prominent pro-life Catholics and activists are featured speakers at the 2020 Republican National Convention.
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Pope Francis: With millions deprived of basic needs, Christians must act
During a livestream from the library of the Apostolic Palace, Pope Francis continued a series of talks on the principles of the church’s social doctrine as a guide for healing and building a better future.
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Can E.T. call anyone? Jesuit astronomer studies intragalactic possibilities
It’s a long-standing puzzle: If there is such a high probability of life existing elsewhere in the universe, then, as Enrico Fermi was alleged to have said, “Where is everybody?
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Survey finds abuse accusations against 654 members of Catholic religious orders in Germany
Victims had suffered additional pain from the way they were treated by leaders and other members of orders. “We deeply regret this and acknowledge our failure once again,” a representative for the German church said.
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Pope Francis encourages nun helping trans community in Argentina
“My dream was that trans people could have a decent home. Because we don’t give them that opportunity,” said Sister Mónica Astorga Cremona.
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Godfather of Kenyan running teaching life lessons during pandemic
Brother O’Connell, 72, a native of Mallow, Ireland, has turned many young runners into Olympic and world champions.
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Texas Catholics encourage census participation amid pandemic
The census, which counts the U.S. population every 10 years, impacts $800 billion in funding, including Children’s Health Insurance Program, Medicaid and Medicare, school grants and many other programs.
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Bishop Cantu: Californians ‘on edge’ as historic wildfires rage
Evacuation orders have affected more than 250,000 Californians, including many Catholics in the Archdiocese of San Francisco and the dioceses of San Jose, Sacramento and Monterey.
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At least 12 dead as tropical storm lashes Haiti and the Dominican Republic
Officials reported that at least 12 people had died as Tropical Storm Laura lashed Haiti and the Dominican Republic with strong winds and torrential rains, causing widespread flooding in low-lying communities.