On April 21, Pope Francis passed away, concluding a 12-year pontificate. U.S. bishops have shared their reflections on his legacy, highlighting his focus on the marginalized and dedication to peace and human dignity.
As a novice master for the Jesuit province in Argentina, Father Jorge Bergoglio—known to the world as Pope Francis—was deeply engaged with the "spiritual exercises," a central practice in the Jesuit order.
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa delivered his final address in Jerusalem before heading to the Vatican for his first conclave, where he will participate in selecting the next pope.
Before he became known worldwide as Pope Francis, Jorge Mario Bergoglio was a young boy from Buenos Aires with a passion for soccer and a love for San Lorenzo de Almagro.
Of the 10 H-1B petitions filed by an employer classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry located in ZIP Code 41018, nine were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
America's immigration system is affecting nonordained religious workers, including Catholic sisters and brothers, as they face challenges with the EB-4 Employment-Based Fourth Preference Special Immigrant Religious Worker Visa.
On the 50th anniversary of the Khmer Rouge's rise to power in Cambodia, the Catholic Church, although a small minority, is making progress according to long-serving missionaries in the country.
Pope Francis, who became pontiff in 2013, was tasked with reforming the Roman Curia and has since completed the task with the issuance of the apostolic constitution "Preach the Gospel."