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….
Church must move from sorrow to action on abuse, archbishop says
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Shame and sorrow are appropriate initial responses to the report on the extent of clerical…
St. Joseph is the model
for 2021 Respect Life Month
WASHINGTON — As part of the Year of St. Joseph declared by Pope Francis, the U.S. Catholic Church’s annual Respect Life Month celebration in…
Bishops to continue discussion of Catholics and Eucharist in fall meeting
By Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — When the U.S. bishops meet this fall for their annual assembly, they will revisit the discussion…
Time is now to create culture of care for each other, planet, pope says
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis praised and encouraged young climate activists in their efforts to build a more…
Catholics asked to ‘move from indifference to solidarity’ with migrants
By Lynnea Mumola, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Auxiliary Bishop Mario E. Dorsonville of Washington urged people to take up Pope Francis’ invitation to…