Pope meets unusual pilgrim carrying message of hope for refugees
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — When pilgrims pass through Rome along their long trek, they do not always get to…
N.J. parishioners respond to street violence with prayer
By Mary Stadnyk, Catholic News Service TRENTON — A recent homily by the pastor of St. James Church in Trenton got an immediate response…
First responders, those who died on 9/11 remembered by USCCB president
Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops recalled the heroic deeds of first responders and security forces…
Chaplains recount ministry during 9/11 attacks in New York
By Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — As the World Trade Center was attacked on Sept 11, 2001, first responders of all kinds…
New global initiative seeks to ‘unlock’ Catechism of the Catholic Church
By Anna Capizzi Galvez, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — When is the last time you cracked open the Catechism of the Catholic Church? Odds…
At Angelus, pope prays for Ida victims, Afghan refugees
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis offered prayers to the victims and families affected by Hurricane Ida, which…
Padre Kino, missionary on sainthood path, is recognized as symbol of unity
By Tony Gutiérrez, Catholic News Service TUCSON — For Rafael Barceló Durazo, who grew up across the border from Arizona in the Mexican state…
Philadelphia Catholic ministry supports families of prisoners
By Shannon Marie Josephine Sweeney, Catholic News Service DREXEL HILL — The walk from the front gate of the SCI Phoenix state prison outside…
Indiana Catholic firefighters say ground zero work linked faith, service
By Sean Gallagher, Catholic News Service INDIANAPOLIS — Sept. 11, 2001, started as an ordinary day for Charles Glesing, a firefighter in Indianapolis. He…
U.S. bishops’ Labor Day statement calls for economy that works for all
Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The “present ills of our economy” invite Catholics to reflect on ways to propose new and creative responses to…