Youth Walk 9 Days and 250 Miles Across South Sudan to See Pope Francis

A group of 60 young people and 24 adults participated in the peace pilgrimage, an initiative of the Diocese of Rumbek.
Pope Francis Lands in South Sudan, Fulfilling Yearslong Dream of Visit to War-Torn Country

Pope Francis will also meet South Sudanese refugees, people who have been internally displaced due to the war, before leading an ecumenical prayer service.
Virginia Pro-Lifers March for Life in Richmond

Pro-lifers from across the Commonwealth joined in the Virginia State March for Life, held Feb. 1 in Richmond.
The Liberal Arts Are the Foundation of Catholic Education

Catholic education intends to cultivate virtuous persons, “little Christs,” who can go into the world and change the world.
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Pope Francis: Congolese Catholics Are ‘A Lung’ for the Universal Church

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A Memo to the German Bishops

A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER: Strong words from Pope Francis were met not with filial obedience, but with criticism from the president of the German bishops’ conference.
FACE-ing the Facts

EDITORIAL: Despite its original intention to protect abortion, the Department of Justice is now being forced to utilize federal legislation against pro-abortion extremists.
Cardinal George Pell’s Funeral, in 6 Magnificent Dimensions

COMMENTARY: In the heat of a summer Sydney morning, a singular funeral marked the end of a singular life.
Here is What Pope Francis Said About Exploitative Mining in the Congo

An estimated 40,000 children work in these mines in DRC.