Continuing his efforts to ensure financial transparency and accountability, Pope Francis named Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell to lead a commission that determines which economic activities remain confidential.
Cardinal Farrell to lead commission determining confidential contracts
Al Smith dinner draws presidential nominees for 75th year; this time dais is virtual
The annual fundraiser of the 75th annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner livestreamed Oct. 1, had remarks recorded videos were delivered by President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden.
Pope Benedict had approved the Vatican-China agreement, cardinal says
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, said that Pope Benedict XVI also approved of the Vatican-China agreement on bishops that Pope Francis plans to renew.
Belief in God as creator of all has practical consequences, pope says in new encyclical
The encyclical takes its title from St. Francis of Assisi and is inspired by his “fraternal openness,” which, the pope said, calls on people “to acknowledge, appreciate and love each person, regardless of physical proximity, regardless of where he or she was born or lives.”
Bishops tweet good wishes, prayers for Trumps, all suffering from COVID-19
Bishops across the U.S. send President and Mrs. Trump prayers for a full recovery along with all those battling COVID-19.
Pope signs new encyclical in Assisi
Pope Francis signs his new encyclical, “Fratelli Tutti, on Fraternity and Social Friendship” after celebrating Mass at the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy, Oct. 3.
Health care is key voter concern amid pandemic, changing Supreme Court
This election year, in the midst of a global pandemic and with the Affordable Care Act about to be challenged for the third time before a Supreme Court that is in flux, it’s no surprise health care is a bigger issue than it has been in previous presidential elections.
Presidential winner’s challenge: Repair a coronavirus-buffeted economy
Regardless of who wins November’s presidential election, the winner will have his hands full repairing and revamping an economy whose weaknesses many say were exposed during the coronavirus pandemic.