Pope Francis sends prayers, condolences as Los Angeles battles wildfires — By: Catholic News Agency

Pope Francis prays during Mass on the solemnity of the Epiphany on Jan. 6, 2025, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media CNA Newsroom, Jan 11, 2025 / 06:15 am (CNA). Pope Francis expressed his condolences Saturday to Los Angeles communities affected by devastating wildfires that have destroyed homes and churches,…

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Catholic bishops issue immigration reform guidance: Safeguard communities in humane way — By: Catholic News Agency

Immigrants at Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley humanitarian respite center in McAllen, Texas. / Credit: Vic Hinterlang/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jan 10, 2025 / 17:20 pm (CNA). The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) issued guidelines for immigration reform that encourage lawmakers to safeguard communities in a “targeted, proportional, and humane” manner. With President-elect…

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‘He was a builder’: Cardinal George Pell remembered by biographer 2 years after death — By: Catholic News Agency

Tess Livingstone, authro of “George Cardinal Pell: Pax Invictis” (“Peace to the Unconquered”). / Credit: Courtesy of Carmel Communications and Ignatius Press Vatican City, Jan 10, 2025 / 14:20 pm (CNA). Cardinal George Pell, whose untimely death shocked the Catholic world two years ago on Friday, is remembered by his biographer for his faithfulness under…

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