January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month in the U.S. We asked panelists: What does your community do to address the issue of trafficking and exploitation, particularly of vulnerable women …

Reading 1 Hebrews 9:15, 24-28 Christ is mediator of a new covenant: since a death has taken place for deliverance from transgressions under the first covenant, those who are called …

The vice president, a practicing Catholic, suggested the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ criticism of Trump administration immigration policies was not rooted in pastoral concerns but instead motivated by protecting …

WASHINGTON – “We gratefully applaud the decision to end taxpayer-funded abortion,” said Bishop Daniel E. Thomas of Toledo, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee for Pro-Life Activities. …

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) issued the following statement on its long-time partnership with the federal government to serve refugees: “Faithful to the teaching of Jesus …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Gospel is a word of compassion, mercy, light, freedom and joy, Pope Francis said. The Gospel “calls us to become passionate witnesses of peace, solidarity …

Thomas C. Fox worked in Vietnam with the Associated Press photo editor who alleges the photo credit was switched for one of photojournalism’s most iconic news photographs, “The Terror of …

Reading 1 Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10 Ezra the priest brought the law before the assembly, which consisted of men, women, and those children old enough to understand. Standing at one …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As the early morning sun crept up over the horizon, a warm rosy glow washed over the facade of St. Peter’s Basilica — the destination for …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Communication is something divine with the power “to build — build communities, build up the church,” Pope Francis told thousands of journalists and people working in …