Pope Francis recently spoke about the Christian attitude toward death, saying it must be accepted but not provoked.
Living and dying well: Academy for Life explores benefits of palliative care
SEEK22 regional event draws 1,000 students to be near God and one another
FOCUS missionaries “share the hope and joy of the Gospel” with students on campuses in the U.S. and around the world.
Mother Seton shrine announces video series, other initiatives for 2022
The series, titled “Stories from the Sisters,” features short interviews with sisters who, like Sister Conway, are members of the orders that trace their lineage to the first native-born American saint.
Iowa diocese’s ‘58,000 Cups of Coffee’ initiative fuels synod conversations
Diocesan officials said it is “a deep and thorough listening” process involving diocesan Catholics as part of local preparations for the church’s 2023 world Synod of Bishops on synodality.
Pope to priests: Don’t remain ‘barricaded in the sacristy’
“There is a world waiting for the Gospel and the Lord wants his shepherds to be conformed to him, carrying in their hearts and on their shoulders the expectations and burdens of the flock. Open, compassionate and merciful hearts,” the pope said.
Synodal process showing good progress, some challenges, Vatican says
The Catholic Church worldwide is showing good progress and “much joy” after the opening of the synodal process, but there also have been some “uncertainties” and challenges, said the ordinary council of the Synod of Bishops.
Pope calls for protecting women, girls from trafficking, genital mutilation
St. Bakhita, who was sold into slavery as a child, is the patron saint of the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, which is marked on her Feb. 8 feast day.
Stewardship: A sacrifice of praise
“We must learn to give the best we have to God and others. Why? It is not just because God promises great blessings when we do, but because the meaning of our lives is found in becoming like Jesus.”