Celebrated the Sunday before the opening of the Supreme Court's term, the annual Mass invokes the Holy Spirit upon those who are responsible for the administration of justice.

Bishop Lionel Gendron of Saint-Jean-Lonueuil, Quebec, said a possible papal visit was not a major topic at the bishops' plenary gathering Sept. 25-29, but reconciliation with indigenous people remains high on the conference's agenda.

A Roman Catholic diocese that students and spectators cannot kneel or otherwise protest when the national anthem is played.

Congress has until March 5 to pass legislation to help immigrants who are currently shielded from deportation by the program.

U.S. Catholic bishops react to recent hurricanes and urge Catholics to respond generously.

Mr. Bannon said he believes the Catholic Church has been “terrible” to Mr. Trump on the issue of immigration.