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A cyclist passes a mural created by street artists depicting child labor in London June 8, 2016. Pope Francis gave a talk to participants of an international conference on child labor in the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican Nov. 19.

To Fight Child Labor, Eliminate Poverty, Give Adults Fair Wages, Pope Says

Extreme poverty, the lack of employment that can support a family and desperation are the major drivers of exploitative child labor, Pope Francis said. more

By CAROL GLATZ | 11/22/21

Pope Francis touches a Marian image at the conclusion of Mass for the feast of Christ the King in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Nov. 21.

Pope Encourages Young People to Be the Critical Conscience of Society

Pope Francis told young people that, with Jesus, people can find the courage to swim against the current, to be free and authentic, and to stand up for their dreams and ideals of truth, love, justice … more

By CAROL GLATZ | 11/22/21

Bishops, Public Officials and Holy Communion: Once Again

As the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops meets this week in Baltimore, misconceptions about a proposed conference statement on the Eucharistic vitality and integrity of the Church in … more

By GEORGE WEIGEL | 11/17/21

Praising God for Our Thanksgiving Blessings

Alleluia! It’s almost Thanksgiving. Don’t tell anybody, but next Thursday is my favorite holiday. Sure, I love Christmas, but, for us priests, that’s a hectic time. I haven’t been with my … more

By CARDINAL TIMOTHY M. DOLAN | 11/17/21

SOLIDARITY—Parishioners and others fill St. Rita of Cascia Church in the South Bronx with prayer on the fifth World Day of the Poor Nov. 14. The second of a two-day weekend observance featured a bilingual Mass offered by Auxiliary Bishop Edmund Whalen, who commissioned parish evangelizers. The day before, Father Pablo Gonzalez, the pastor of St. Rita and St. Pius V parish, offered a catechetical session on forgiveness and one man offered a personal testimony about poverty.

Poor Find Their Place at ‘Heart’ of Bronx Church

Parishioners and others filling St. Rita of Cascia Church in the South Bronx lived out the words they heard Pope Francis preach that morning for the Universal Church’s fifth World Day of the … more

By JOHN WOODS and CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 11/17/21

Msgr. John P. “Doc” Monaghan (1890-1961)

ELEVENTH IN A SERIES Trade unions have their roots in the craft guilds of the Middle Ages. Although workers associations existed in Colonial America and the Early Republic, the first actual … more

By FATHER MICHAEL MORRIS | 11/17/21

New York Priest’s ‘Six Popes’ Book Tells of His Faithful Witness and Service to Church

In his new memoir, “Six Popes: A Son of the Church Remembers,” Msgr. Hilary Franco recounts with precise and smooth writing the positions he has held in his seven-decade priesthood which … more

By JOHN WOODS | 11/17/21

Pope Francis greets a woman as he leaves after celebrating Mass marking World Day of the Poor in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Nov. 14.

Nurture Hope Tomorrow by Healing Pain Today, Pope Says on World Day of the Poor

The gift of hope becomes tangible in people’s lives through concrete actions that seek to relieve the suffering of the poor and console the downtrodden, Pope Francis said. more

By JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES | 11/16/21

Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, gives his presidential address Nov. 16 during a session of the bishops’ fall general assembly in Baltimore. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this is the first in-person bishops’ meeting since 2019.

Church’s Evangelizing Mission Can Heal Division, Bishops Told

The U.S. Church today is called more than ever to carry out its centuries-long evangelizing mission at a time of spiritual awakening rising from “under the clouds of the pandemic” and the country’s uncertain future, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops told his fellow prelates. more

By DENNIS SADOWSKI | 11/16/21

Pope Francis arrives for a meeting with the poor at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels in Assisi, Italy, Nov. 12. The visit was in preparation for the celebration of the World Day of the Poor.

Assisi Pilgrimage With the Poor: Pope Calls for Open Hands, Open Hearts

With a pilgrim’s staff and mantle, Pope Francis entered Assisi’s Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels with 500 economically or socially disadvantaged people and the volunteers who walk alongside them. more

By CINDY WOODEN | 11/15/21

Pope Francis greets Sister Raffaella Petrini, an Italian member of the U.S.-based Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist, at the Vatican Dec. 3, 2015. The pope has named Sister Petrini to be secretary-general of the office governing Vatican City State.

Pope Names Woman Secretary-General of Vatican City State Governing Office

Pope Francis has appointed Sister Raffaella Petrini, an Italian member of the U.S.-based Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist, to be secretary-general of the office governing Vatican City State. more

By CINDY WOODEN | 11/9/21

Pope’s World Day of the Poor Includes Listening, Helping

Pope Francis plans to prepare for his celebration of the World Day of the Poor by meeting with and listening to some 500 poor people making a pilgrimage to Assisi, Italy, Nov. 12. more

11/9/21

Pope Plans Dec. 2-6 Visit to Cyprus and Greece

Pope Francis’ planned trip to the eastern Mediterranean in December will focus on migration, Catholic-Orthodox relations and promoting peace in a region known more for its vacation spots than its ongoing political tensions. more

By CINDY WOODEN | 11/9/21

Blessed Charles de Foucauld is pictured in an undated photo.

Pope Sets Date for Canonization of Blessed de Foucauld, Others

Blessed Charles de Foucauld and six other candidates for sainthood finally will be canonized May 15, 2022, the Vatican announced Nov. 9. more

By CINDY WOODEN | 11/9/21

Anniversary of Faith, Marked in Philippines and New York

Judging by the numbers that turned out, last week’s celebration of the 500th anniversary of Christianity in the Philippines at a national shrine in Middletown was a testament to the strong faith of … more

11/3/21

Prof. Henry Schwalbenberg of Fordham University meets Pope Francis Oct. 23 at the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace.

Pope Greets Fordham Program Director in Rome

While in Rome at a conference, Prof. Henry Schwalbenberg, director of Fordham University’s graduate program in International Political Economy and Development, had the opportunity to greet Pope … more

11/3/21

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, delivers a message from Pope Francis to COP26 President Alok Sharma during national statements at the U.N. Climate Summit in Glasgow, Scotland, Nov. 2.

Pope Urges Leaders at COP26 to Be Courageous in Tackling Climate Change

Education, a change in lifestyles and a model of development focused “on fraternity and on the covenant between human beings and the natural environment” are urgently needed to slow climate change and care for its victims, Pope Francis said in a message to world leaders at the COP26 summit. more

By CINDY WOODEN | 11/2/21

Pope Francis walks through the French Military Cemetery before celebrating Mass for the feast of All Souls at the cemetery in Rome Nov. 2.

Tombs of Fallen Soldiers Are Cry for Peace, Pope Says on All Souls’ Feast

The tombstones of soldiers killed in war cry out to people today to end all wars and to stop the production of weapons, Pope Francis said. more

By CAROL GLATZ | 11/2/21

Holiness Always Comes With Joy, Pope Says on All Saints’ Feast

Christian joy is neither a passing emotion nor an optimistic worldview but a sign of holiness that bears witness to God’s love even in the direst circumstances, Pope Francis said on the feast of All Saints. more

By JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES | 11/2/21

Pope, Cardinal Parolin Call for Concrete Action at COP26 Summit

As the U.N. Climate Change Conference began, Pope Francis urged world leaders to take action in stemming the adverse effects of climate change. more

By JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES | 11/1/21