Baltimore Archbishop William Lori said while overturning Roe v. Wade can be celebrated, the church must recognize "our obligation to ... help women in difficult pregnancies.”

"The right to abortion, found nowhere in the Constitution or in the country’s legal history and traditions before Roe, was defended more zealously than some rights that are explicit in our founding document." - Richard Doerflinger

"But we know our work is not done. Our love must fill the gap where legal abortion was before." -- Ben Clapper, Louisiana Right to Life

" ... it is essential that we work to ensure that pro-life, social justice and peace curriculums are put into place in all schools and on all academic levels." -- Tony Magliano, Making a Difference

Pope Francis has endorsed suggestions for a yearlong “marriage catechumenate” drafted by the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life. The dicastery’s “Catechumenal Itineraries for Married Life,” a document released in Italian and Spanish by the Vatican, was released June 15.

Two leaders of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops hailed the Supreme Court's June 24 decision to overturn the court's 1973 ruling that legalized abortion nationwide.

The Supreme Court on Friday overturned Roe v. Wade, saying there is no constitutional right to abortion and returning the issue to each state.

" ... the pope said that the care of the elderly is “fundamental” for society, for the church and especially for future generations." -- Pope Francis

" ... each of us also needs to search our souls for ways that we can do more to understand this epidemic of evil and violence." - Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond, Archbishop of New Orleans

The pope praised those elderly who can turn resentment “into a tenacity for awaiting God’s promises” because they are an example to the rest of the faith community about facing “the excesses of evil.”

“Eternal bliss may be a distant goal, but you don’t have to wait until you get to heaven to enjoy your precious life. You can begin right now, in the bright and beautiful promise of eternal happiness.” -- Fr. John Catoir

"Christopher Closeup": Harry Connick's faith was also shaped by (New Orleans), the city in which he was raised, and by his Catholic schooling.

Seminarian Jude Tadeo Friday, of Dabani, Uganda, will be ordained a Transitional Deacon May 21 at St. Louis Cathedral.

Letter from Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond to all Clergy, Religious and Laity of the Archdiocese of New Orleans

Pope Francis urged Christians to not only support and encourage better care for the elderly, but also to transform the younger generations understanding “about life and its stages.” - CNS

"Father Massingale challenged everyone to play his or her role in addressing racism in the church and in culture." - Kevin Fitzpatrick

"Pope Francis in his Easter message to the world: 'Shall we put an end to the human race, or shall mankind renounce war?'" - Tony Magliano, Making a Difference

" ... Stalin’s realpolitik quip, which he is said to have used on numerous occasions when the Holy Father’s influence was raised to switch focus to the ruthlessly practical might over the ethical, moral right, fails to consider the power of the Chair of Peter." - Mark Lombard, Clarion Herald

The vocation of Catholic education was lauded as a sacred calling by those speaking on the inaugural day of the National Catholic Educational Association’s conference in New Orleans.

Leading lights in Catholic education were recognized by the NCEA Monday night.