News & Commentary
Pope couldn’t go to Congo, but Congolese in Rome pray with him
Despite disappointment that Pope Francis was not in Congo July 3, some 2,000 people—most of them Congolese—joined the pope for Mass in St. Peter's Basilica, singing, swaying and ululating.
Read More →
March for Life will continue until ‘abortion is unthinkable,’ says official
When the Supreme Court ruled June 24 that there is no constitutional right to abortion, the historic decision came a day before what would have been the 98th birthday of Nellie Gray, founder of the March for Life.
Read More →
Pope condemns ‘barbaric’ attack on shopping center in Ukraine
Pope Francis again pleaded for an end to hostilities in Ukraine after missiles struck a shopping center filled with people.
Read More →
Archbishop asks church to be in solidarity with migrants who died in truck
The archbishop of San Antonio offered prayers for dozens of people found dead as well as more than a dozen survivors discovered June 27 in sweltering conditions in a semitruck.
Read More →
Supreme Court sides with coach in public school prayer case
In a 6-3 vote June 27, the Supreme Court ruled that a former high school football coach had the right to pray on the football field after games because his prayers were private speech and did not represent the public ...
Read More →
Look to the future, not to the past, pope says at World Meeting of Families
Christian families are called to embark on a journey of love and service that will lead them to joy and hope for the future, Pope Francis said.
Read More →
Planned Parenthood report shows abortions, public funding up after Dobbs