How the Catholic Church helped unemployed laborers in the 1920s
The 1920s are known as the “Roaring Twenties” because they were years of economic growth and rising prosperity. But while the U.S. was booming, other countries were grappling with stagnation and mass unemployment.
In trying times, how can Catholics stay hopeful?
Amid the worldwide panic surrounding coronavirus and lockdowns, as well as protests and unrest in many parts of the country in recent weeks, it can be easy for people of any faith to ask: Where is God?
Pope’s message for World Day of Poor: Prayer inseparable from solidarity with poor
Pope Francis releases his message for the Fourth World Day of the Poor, observed on 15 November.
Pope Francis adds feast of Saint Faustina to Roman Calendar
Pope Francis makes the feast of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska an optional memorial for the universal Church, celebrated on 5 October.
Feminism and Catholic identity: online diploma in Social Doctrine of the Church
Around 25 Catholic leaders will be gathering online, from 11 to 25 July, to discuss the theme for the Sixth International Diploma in the Social Doctrine of the Church: "Women in public life: feminism and Catholic identity in the 21st century".
Covid-19: local Churches look ahead to the future
A Vatican press conference on Tuesday explained how the Church looks ahead to the future as the world gradually comes out of the Covid-19 pandemic.