Catholic Church, society must do more to overcome racism, says bishop
By Tony Gutiérrez PHOENIX — Imagining what the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., might say if he were alive today, retired Bishop Edward K….
Ukrainians are afraid, but hope in the power of prayer, archbishop says
By Cindy Wooden ROME — Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk of Kyiv-Halych, Ukraine, major archbishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, knows his people are frightened. “People…
Pope sets Jan. 26 as day of
prayer for peace in Ukraine
VATICAN CITY — Saying he was worried about Ukraine and how a possible Russian-Ukrainian conflict could spread, Pope Francis proclaimed Jan. 26 as a…
Pro-life marchers’ energy, enthusiasm is ‘palpable,’ says march official
By Kurt Jensen WASHINGTON — One aspect of the annual March for Life that never changes is the loud cheering when the lead group,…
Poll: Majority support legal limits
on abortion, oppose taxpayer funding
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A new Knights of Columbus/Marist Poll shows that 71% of Americans support legal limits on abortion and a majority…
Munich abuse report incriminates retired pope; Vatican to study document
Catholic News Service MUNICH — A law firm’s report on how abuse cases were handled in the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising incriminated retired…
Institute launches national committee aiming to protect religious freedom
By Dennis Sadowski Prominent leaders of the religious freedom movement introduced an organization they say will work to defend religious liberty and support political…
What’s in a name: Catholic farmers weigh in on ‘bioengineered’ label
By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture, effective Jan. 1, authorized replacing its “GMO” symbol — specifying the inclusion of a…
Praying weekly rosary at Planned Parenthood is ‘powerful,’ say students
By Dave Hrbacek HOPKINS, Minn. — Every Monday morning at 7:45 during the school year, a long line forms in the school office at…
Court blocks vaccine mandate for businesses, allows it for health workers
By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court in a 6-3 decision Jan. 13 blocked a rule by the Biden administration that would have…