While tourism was severely affected by COVID-19, the pandemic may also present an opportunity to revitalize and renew the sector, said Cardinal Michael Czerny. In a statement released Sept. 27 to commemorate World Tourism Day, Cardinal ...
The humility of silence can help Christians sift through the loud and divisive noise in the world in order to listen to and discern God's will, Pope Francis told a group of Capuchin sisters. Meeting with ...
Biological engineering, such as gene therapy for treating human disease, is making such swift advancements that the public's knowledge and understanding of what is happening and what ethical and legal guidelines are needed are lagging ...
Pope Francis has named Portuguese Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça to be prefect of the new Dicastery for Culture and Education and has named Italian Msgr. Giovanni Cesare Pagazzi to be secretary of the dicastery. Cardinal ...
One cannot love and worship the Eucharist without compassion for the poor and marginalized, Pope Francis said at a Mass concluding Italy's eucharistic congress. "Let us recognize that the Eucharist is the prophecy of a new ...
Marking the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis called on everyone to work together to build a more inclusive and fraternal future. "Migrants are to be welcomed, accompanied, supported and integrated," he said Sept. ...
Contributing editor Russell Shaw looks back at the progress made — or lack thereof — in implementing the reforms of the Second Vatican Council. As we approach the council’s 60-year anniversary, Shaw writes that there is ...
The Gospel of St. John tells the story of Jesus' encounter with a man who was born blind. Upon seeing him, the disciples asked Jesus if the man's blindness was due to his sins or ...
As Hurricane Fiona swept across the Caribbean, leaving behind numerous victims and material destruction, Pope Francis called for greater solidarity in assisting all those affected. In separate telegrams sent to the presidents of the bishops' conferences ...
Marking World Alzheimer's Day Sept. 21, Pope Francis asked people to pray for all those affected by the illness, including families and caregivers. Alzheimer's disease "affects so many people, who are often pushed to the margins ...
