Biden thanks pope for speaking up for the poor, fighting climate crisis
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis and U.S. President Joe Biden had an unusually long meeting at the Vatican Oct. 29, talking…
Pew survey: Americans significantly favor separation of church, state
By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON — Nearly three times as many Americans favor the federal government enforcing the separation of church and state than want…
Popes and presidents: Biden is 14th U.S. president to visit Vatican
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Almost 60 years have passed since a Catholic president of the United States visited a pope at the…
Gregory: Rev. King’s legacy should inspire today’s fight against injustice
By Richard Szczepanowski WASHINGTON — Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory said marking the 10th anniversary of the dedication of the Martin Luther King, Jr….
Colin Powell is recalled for priority he put on education, hard work, goals
By Richard Szczepanowski WASHINGTON — Colin Powell once visited a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Washington to encourage students there to appreciate…
Twin brothers are beautifying yards, fighting climate change at same time
By Emily Benson ALBANY — Brendan and Patrick McNaughton are fighting climate change, one lawn at a time. Last summer, the twin brothers started…
Group burial of urns provides opportunity for closure for loved ones
By Christopher Gunty BALTIMORE — If you have an urn or vessel containing the remains of a loved one sitting on a shelf in…
Forced to flee Afghanistan, Catholic mission waits to start a ‘new page’
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Evacuated in August as the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, the head of the now-interrupted Catholic mission said…
Women religious have key role
in synod process, pope says
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Women religious have an essential role in the process of creating a more synodal church and in preparations…
‘Studio 3:16’ show aims to entertain, evangelize ‘the hearts’ of children
By Teresa Peterson ST. PETERSBURG — Rob Reynolds has accomplished much in his life — successful real estate entrepreneur, faithful husband and loving father….