Mark Pattison

Vatican conference examines ways to improve global health

Speakers listed lessons learned from the coronavirus pandemic and previous recent global health crises

Don't weaponize Eucharist for political ends, says US bishop

San Diego prelate criticizes efforts by some bishops to exclude Catholic politicians from receiving Communion

Catholic group finds wage theft in US construction industry

Catholic Labor Network report focuses solely on private construction projects in Washington DC

Some Americans question President Biden's Catholic faith

Many Republicans say Biden's views about abortion should disqualify him from receiving Communion

Women Religious' global charity network gets first lay leader

Mary J. Novak was chosen to succeed Sister Simone Campbell

Malian clergy seen as 'fourth branch of government'

Islamic clerics can serve as 'a moralizing check on government' and as counselors to political leaders

St. Joseph under the microscope in US woman's new book

Book includes the tale of St. Andre Bessette, a Canadian Holy Cross brother who wanted to build a memorial to St. Joseph

US group's new 'Dirty Dozen' list focuses on pandemic profiteering

Covid-19 is driving much of the American population to one screen or another

Study: Black Catholics less religious than Protestant counterparts

Black Americans are more religious than the American public as a whole, says Pew Research Center

After 11 months of 'giving up,' what is there left to give up this Lent?

Catholics can follow Jesus' model of being there for other people

US Bishop warns against 'weaponization of Eucharist' with elected officials

Bishop Robert W. McElroy warned against the weaponization of the Eucharist as a way to get Catholic elected officials

US Archbishop criticizes Biden, hopes for change from courts

The usual overnight activities at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington were either canceled or done online

Pope Francis celebrates special Mass for Myanmar's peace

Pakistani archbishop calls for prayers to end Israel-Palestine conflict

Pandemic kills four Catholic priests daily in India

Letter from Rome: Who are the laity in a church of priestly people?

Families a priority for the future, pope tells Rome meeting

Pope tells Catholic Scouts to follow 'noble mission'