WASHINGTON – “South Carolina was right to deny Planned Parenthood taxpayer dollars. A group dedicated to ending children’s lives deserves no public support,” said Bishop Daniel E. Thomas of Toledo, …

Reading 1 Genesis 16:1-12, 15-16 Abram’s wife Sarai had borne him no children. She had, however, an Egyptian maidservant named Hagar. Sarai said to Abram: “The LORD has kept me …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A bishop is a man of deep faith who is filled with hope and stays close to his people, Pope Leo XIV said. He is “not …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When facing despair, exclusion and disappointment, do not be afraid to turn to Jesus and pray for the healing power of his love, Pope Leo XIV …

Reading I Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 The word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision:     “Fear not, Abram!         I am your shield;         I will …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Do not be afraid to grapple with your innermost thoughts, feelings and problems so that your heart can be filled with God and his compassion, Pope …

ROME (CNS) — Sent by his religious order to Hong Kong to share the Gospel in Asia, one Catholic priest’s missionary work is raising hell — but not with the …

Readings for the Mass during the Day Readings for the Vigil Vigil Mass during the Day – – – Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United …

Readings for the Mass during the Day Readings for the Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist Reading I Jeremiah 1:4-10 In the days of King Josiah, the …

Readings for the Vigil Readings for the Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist Reading I Isaiah 49:1-6 Hear me, O coastlands,             listen, O distant peoples. The …