A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr, by Cecilia González-Andrieu

This week on “The Gloria Purvis Podcast,” Gloria speaks with the Rev. Thomas Burke about the importance of establishing personal parishes for Black Catholics.

Catholic leaders have condemned the Nov. 19 attack on an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado, that killed at least five people and injured at least 25.

With several of his cousins and their children and grandchildren present, Pope Francis celebrated Mass in the Asti cathedral, giving a nod to his family roots and drawing people’s attention to the root of Christian faith: the cross of Jesus.

A Reflection for the Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, by Rachel Lu

Despite the headlines of worker deaths, FIFA corruption and L.G.B.T. human rights violations (and yes, banned beer), billions around the world welcome the World Cup with relief.

An advisory body to the U.S. bishops has called for the development of practical and pastoral guidance on gender dysphoria to help laypeople and clergy in their ministries.

Viewed in the aftermath of the over-hyped midterm elections, Pope Francis’ description of the distortion of politics sounds pretty accurate.

Since 1992, Hour Children has aimed to prepare women during their sentence for re-entry into society and then provide support after it ends.

Most of us agree that stained glass is lovely and can elevate our experience at church. But how often do we consider the men and women who created these uplifting works of art?