Saint Michael Parish

The pontiff’s Aug. 12 general audience focused on the importance of the liturgical year.

Bishop John J. Gomez of Laredo, Texas, confirmed that his family members are safe but that his friends and neighbors have faced hardship due to the earthquake.

The bishops of several Latin American countries offered prayers and expressed their closeness to the victims of the earthquake that struck Colombia this week.

The court initially dismissed the First Amendment challenge. In light of a recent U.S. Supreme Supreme Court decision, the judge is reconsidering those claims.

Local Church leaders called on the faithful to respond with prayer, generosity, and solidarity.

The 60th World Day of Peace will take place on Jan. 1, 2027.

The pontiff expressed his closeness to the Colombian people in a message on Aug. 11.

Evaluations found women in Unbound programs reported higher confidence, more access to leadership opportunities, and greater financial inclusion than those on the organization’s waiting list.

The pope also reconfirmed eight existing members, including president Cardinal Reinhard Marx and vice coordinator Charlotte Kreuter-Kirchhof.

The Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Clare of Assisi on Aug. 11.