During his pontificate, Pope Francis has rejected the notion of the church as a political organization, emphasizing themes such as caring for marginalized people and creation.
Pope Francis’ pontificate prompts U.S. Catholics to reimagine role in public life, experts say
Couple honored for peacebuilding, justice work by Maryknoll Lay Missioners
Maryknoll Lay Missioners honored Merwyn and Kirstin De Mello with its 2022 Bishop John E. McCarthy Spirit of Mission Award on World Mission Sunday, Oct. 23.
Nearing 80, ‘Minnesota’s Mother Teresa’ remains devoted to her ministry
As the Minnesota native and founder of Sharing and Caring Hands grapples with the constraints of an aging body, she is undeterred, pouring even more time and prayer into her ministry.
Giant puppet of Syrian refugee girl makes stop at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
The cathedral stop was one of 55 New York events welcoming the puppet over a three-week period that began Sept. 14 and ends Oct. 2 and is titled “Little Amal Walks NYC.”
U.S. synod report finds participants share common hopes, lingering pain
Released Sept. 19 by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the report summarizes the concerns, hopes, pains and desires voiced by an estimated 700,000 participants who joined thousands of listening sessions and other events during the diocesan phase in the lead-up to the Synod of Bishops on synodality in October 2023.
Convocation delegates urged to take Gospel to struggling people everywhere
Archbishop Gomez, vice president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, points to American society as a prime example of where the need to minister on the margins is vital, especially because families are breaking down and communities are experiencing instability.
Forgive us for looking the other way, pope tells homeless people
Looking directly at thousands of homeless and marginalized persons, Pope Francis asked for their forgiveness for failures to recognize their dignity and alleviate their suffering.