Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo urged bishops make this special appeal and that "we each take up the collection as soon as possible so that those most in need can receive assistance quickly."

The percentage of U.S. Catholics who view the pope favorably, while still strong, is noticeably down.

Jim Murren, the chief executive and CEO of MGM Resorts International where the shooting took place, issued a statement calling the shooting “an unforgettable act of terror.”

Members of the Synod of Bishops will need to listen to their real-life stories, interpret what they hear in the light of the Gospel and make decisions that will lead to an authentic renewal of the Catholic Church, said Brazilian Cardinal Sergio da Rocha.

Some students at The Catholic University of America are calling for the resignation of a dean following a series of tweets he wrote criticizing women who accused Judge Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct.

Catholic aid agencies were among those working to assess the needs and get relief to the island of Sulawesi after an earthquake and tsunami left more than 1,200 people dead.