The parish can be a nexus for sharing hopes and fears about the last stage of life. Clarifying Catholic teaching about medical technologies and care at the end of life would be another helpful step.

A Reflection for the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, by Kevin Christopher Robles

In a message for a prayer service commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Pope Francis condemned the hypocrisy of remembering the heroic sacrifices made on the day, while not promoting peace in the world today.

A Homily for Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Father Terrance Klein

Pope Francis announced that he is preparing a document on the Sacred Heart of Jesus to be released in September.

Voting in the E.U. parliamentary elections, which begins on June 6, is expected to result in a strong swing to the political right, as parties running on anti-immigration platforms have surged across Europe in recent years.

If Benjamin Netanyahu is unwilling to take the political risk of moving toward a cease-fire, President Biden should respond with a withdrawal of all U.S. military aid used to support Israel’s Gaza offensive.

Lorenzo Michele Noè Caruso wrote to Pope Francis after seeing reports that the pope had used a homophobic slur when telling members of the Italian bishops’ conference to exercise caution in admitting gay men to seminaries.

President Joe Biden signed an executive order Tuesday dramatically limiting the number of immigrants who may apply for asylum at the southern United States border.

In 1975, Leo O'Donovan, S.J., a theologian and former student of Karl Rahner, reviewed the renowned German theologian Jürgen Moltmann’s ‘The Crucified God.’ Jürgen Moltmann died on June 3, 2024, at the age of 98.

In his general audience, Pope Francis reflected on the Holy Spirit’s name, “Ruach,” meaning breath or wind. And wind, he said, “is the only thing that absolutely cannot be bridled, cannot be bottled up or put in a box.”

Donald J. Trump became the first president in history to be convicted of a felony last week. And he may become the first convicted felon to become president of the United States in November.

As we prepare to celebrate the 80th anniversary of D-Day later this week, a look back at how 'America' covered the invasion then and in the years following.

As Catholics, we must seriously consider where and how we live, and try to build sustainable communities with accountability to each other.

“We will also respect political, social, cultural and religious diversity. Gender and sexual diversity. We will always continue to fight against any form of discrimination,” President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum said.

The most controversial blocks for exploration are located offshore at the mouth of the Amazon River basin. Petrobras, a government-controlled oil company, is pushing to begin preliminary drilling in search of new oil reserves.

Trusting Hispanic leaders to be at the helm of major ministerial efforts makes a major difference.

The U.S. Catholic bishops’ latest annual report on child and youth protection shows abuse allegations are down, while safe environment protocols have taken root in the church—but guarding against complacency about abuse prevention is critical, as is providing ongoing support for survivors.

On the Feast of the Uganda Martyrs, James Martin, S.J., recounts the story of young men revered throughout East Africa.