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The bishops’ conference explained that the two feet are “two distinct, but complementary, ways we can put the Gospel in action in response to God’s love: social justice (addressing systemic, root causes of problems that affect many people) and charitable works (addressing immediate needs and providing emergency assistance).”

The resource, developed by the Secretariat of Justice and Peace, was released on March 27.

Archbishop Caccia criticizes UN declaration on slavery, defends papal record (Pillar)

Posted on 03/31/2026 06:03 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)

Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the new apostolic nuncio to the United States, criticized a new UN declaration on slavery for its “partial narrative, which, regrettably, does not serve the cause of truth.”

“As early as 1435, Pope Eugene IV condemned the enslavement of the inhabitants of the Canary Islands and excommunicated those who refused to free them,” Archbishop Caccia said. “More recently, in 1888, Pope Leo XIII condemned slavery as contrary to the Christian values.”

Archbishop Caccia’s mandate as Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations officially ceased on March 7. However, no replacement has been named, and he has continued to represent the Holy See at the UN.

Pope encourages Illinois municipal leaders to serve others, listen to the poor (Dicastery for Communication)

Posted on 03/31/2026 05:03 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)

Pope Leo XIV received members of the Illinois Municipal League and encouraged them to serve others as Christ did.

“The victory born of Christ’s gift-of-self stands as both a beacon and a challenge for all of us today,” Pope Leo said during the audience, which took place on March 30 in Clementine Hall of the Apostolic Palace. “As men and women charged with the role of governance, you too are called to discover and to exemplify the gift of service.”

“In a particular way, you are called to be attentive to the needs of the weakest and the most vulnerable in order to assist them towards an integral human development,” the Pope continued. “While there are many tasks that vie for your attention each day, I would encourage you to continue listening to the poor, to immigrants, to the least among you, seeking to accompany them in your work to promote the common good to the benefit of all.”