Communion statement aims to ‘retrieve and revive’ understanding
By Carol Zimmermann BALTIMORE — The U.S. bishops approved their statement on the Eucharist with 222 “yes” votes Nov. 17, the second of two…
Bishops consider new socially responsible investment guidelines
By Dennis Sadowski, Catholic News Service BALTIMORE — A draft document of guidelines governing the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ financial investments includes wider…
At COP26, Vatican delegation calls for solidarity with poorer nations
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — As the U.N. Climate Change Conference was nearing its final day, the Vatican delegation urged parties to deliver…
Priest-chaplain in U.S. Army says he felt called to serve God and country
By Katie Camario ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Father Eric Albertson said he felt called to serve God and country, and as a military chaplain…
Prelates see synodal process as Holy Spirit’s realm to inspire the church
By Dennis Sadowski, Catholic News Service As Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis sees it, the church-wide synod called by Pope…
Pope encourages French bishops to support, console victims
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis urged the bishops of France to carry the cross of the abuse crisis…
Vatican extends traditional All Souls’ Day indulgences
Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — With the COVID-19 pandemic still underway and with restrictions on gatherings still in place in some countries, the…
Extreme poverty can be ended ‘immediately,’ speaker says at Vatican
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Extreme deprivation could be ended “basically immediately,” said U.S. economist and member of the Pontifical Academy of Social…
Death-row spiritual advisers weigh in on Supreme Court case
By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON — A case before the Supreme Court Nov. 9 argues that death-row chaplains should have the final word. Specifically, they…
March for Life: Unborn must be part of current U.S. debate over inequality
By Kurt Jensen WASHINGTON — It’s a question Jeanne Mancini has already been asked so many times, she has an answer ready to go….