“By stepping forward to embrace the suffering, through unified, concrete action animated by the love of Christ, we hope to nurture peace and build bridges of communication and mutual aid in our own communities,” said a July 21 statement from Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Archbishop Gregory to chair USCCB task force on race
Stethoscope pope: By listening to youth, he hears what makes them tick
Pope Francis practices what he’s called an “apostolate of the ear.”
Pope sends cardinal to South Sudan to urge peace
Pope Francis sent a high-ranking cardinal to South Sudan to urge a peaceful end to the escalating violence in the country.
Thousands gather for Mass to celebrate immigrant spirit in America
Pilgrims from all nationalities and backgrounds walked several miles from a couple of different points in Southern California to join thousands of others at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles for a special Mass to recognize all immigrants July 17.
Catholic priest to coordinate interreligious center at Olympic Village
About two weeks before the opening ceremony for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Father Leandro Lenin Tavares was putting the final touches on what he hopes will be a very successful spiritual mission: coordinating the interreligious center for athletes at the Olympic Village.
Poland visit will be inspired by mercy, pope says
Pope Francis said he looks forward to his upcoming visit to Poland for World Youth Day and that his visit will be inspired by mercy during this Jubilee Year.
Sisters’ ‘lemonade ministry’ in Cleveland opens dialogue on country’s needs
Sister Julie Ann Krahl knew that a cup of lemonade on a hot summer day can go a long way toward making friends.
Priest’s prayer reminds GOP convention of importance of all human life
When Msgr. Kieran Harrington delivered the invocation on the opening night of the Republican National Convention, it wasn’t just a coincidence that he ended up on the same stage where high-scale politics would dominate for four days.