United in faith, Cypriot Christians have mission to console, pope says
By Cindy Wooden NICOSIA, Cyprus — The hope, consolation and unity all Christians and all residents of Cyprus yearn for will be realized only…
First Nations delegation tells of hopes for upcoming meeting with pope
By Michael Swan, Catholic News Service TORONTO — In one hour gathered in a room with Pope Francis, 13 Assembly of First Nations delegates…
Discrimination must end,
Pope Francis says
By JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES VATICAN CITY — The Catholic Church must be a home for all, especially for people with disabilities who continue to…
Pro-lifers hopeful about outcome of Dobbs case, urge prayers for court
By Julie Asher WASHINGTON — The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee Dec. 1 urged Catholics, people of other faiths and all people…
Clergy comfort students, community after tragic high school shooting
By Michael Stechschulte, Catholic News Service LAKE ORION, Mich. — Many were not Catholic, but they arrived at St. Joseph Catholic Church the night…
All eyes are on Supreme Court for its biggest abortion case in decades
By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON — When the Supreme Court hears oral arguments Dec. 1 for the biggest abortion case in decades, all eyes —…
Catholic church burned as Myanmar military continues assault
YANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar’s military continues to target churches in predominantly Christian regions in the Buddhist-majority country, ignoring appeals by the Catholic Church and…
Harvest Mass is a time to thank God, ask for mercy, says Texas bishop
By Janet Jones WEIMAR, Texas —People from different areas of the Diocese of Victoria gathered for a Catholic Rural Life Harvest Mass Nov. 20…
Pope sends condolences to victims of Waukesha parade attack
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis expressed his condolences to the victims of a tragic attack at a Christmas parade in…
Case manager, once a refugee himself, helps Afghans prosper in new life
By Katie Peterson NASHVILLE — Sarwar Hawez is one of eight case managers helping the Afghans who will be resettled in Nashville after being…