Tapping into the spirit and spirituality of his namesake, St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis made care for creation and for all that lives on the earth a pastoral priority.

Centuries of experience dealing with the death, or occasional resignation, of a pope has left the Catholic Church with thorough instructions detailing who has responsibility for planning the funeral, preparing for the election of a new pope and taking care of essential business in the meantime.

Pope Francis, who died April 21 at the age of at age 88, gave new energy to millions of Catholics -- and caused concern for some -- as he transformed the image of the papacy into a pastoral ministry based on personal encounters and strong convictions about poverty, mission and dialogue.

The USCCB gives a statement pertaining to the Trump Administration’s decision to end humanitarian parole for certain migrants, warning of its negative impact and urging comprehensive immigration reform.

The Catholic Relief Services Collection Strengthens Bishops’ Mission to the Vulnerable at Home and Abroad

Bishop Walsh Remarks After Pope Francis Passing

Courageous negotiations require boldness to open the door for dialogue, said Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, echoing the words of Pope Francis.

Care for the Poor and the Suffering is at the Heart of the Mission that Christ Gave the Church

Archbishop Broglio Responds to Letter from Pope Francis