In 2022 Queen of Apostles, a non-territorial congregation affiliated with the Marianists, found out the order could no longer assign a priest to them. Many members chose to stay together, seeking help from the Marianists to chart a path forward.

While the reality of the next Congress is yet to be determined, Jim McDermott's firsthand observation of the Senate Judiciary Committee under Sen. Dick Durbin shows what can still be achieved in a time of polarization.

Francis, the comic strip: Francis has quite a bit on his agenda today.

Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello has been relieved of parish duties after an investigation uncovered evidence that he transferred nearly $2 million in parish funds to a businessman who was former chief of staff to embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the Brooklyn Diocese announced Nov. 18.

President-elect Trump promised to end all wars. The Vatican’s secretary of state cautioned that there are no ‘magic solutions’ to global conflicts.

The secretive announcement followed an archdiocesan lawsuit against its insurer concerning civil claims filed under the New York Child Victims Act.

It's the first time that Francis has openly urged for an investigation of genocide allegations over Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip. In September, he said Israel's attacks in Gaza and Lebanon have been “immoral” and disproportionate, and that its military has gone beyond the rules of war.

Pope Francis has appointed a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago to serve as administrative management director of the Laudato Si' Center for Higher Education, which is based at the papal villa and farms at Castel Gandolfo.

"In view of the Jubilee, I am asking my diocese to give a tangible sign of attention to the housing problem so that, alongside the welcome given to all the pilgrims who will come, forms of protection are activated for those who do not have a home or are in danger of losing it," Francis said in a letter dated Nov. 8 and released by the Vatican press office a week later.

Roughly 130 people registered for an Oct. 5 event called "Toward Healing Minds and Hearts: Reflecting for Right Relationship and Conciliation." The gathering was held at St. Catherine University in St. Paul, and hosted by the Catholic Racial Justice Coalition and Gichitwaa Katera.