Bishop says ‘salvation of souls’ is his motivation on abortion, Communion
By Julie Asher, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — It’s “a fair question,” said Bishop James S. Wall of Gallup, New Mexico, to ask whether…
World needs witness of Christian unity, pope says at Pentecost vigil
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The divisions among Christians are a result of sin and must be overcome with new…
Franciscan leaders urge ‘boldness’ by U.S. to end violence in Holy Land
Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The Franciscan order’s six U.S. provincials told President Joe Biden in a joint letter May 19 that “now is…
Hearing mulls 2022 Winter Olympic boycott over China human rights record
By Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — A congressional panel, during a May 18 hearing, weighed the possibility of a boycott of the…
Abbott signs ‘heartbeat’ abortion law, says Texans work to protect life
Catholic News Service AUSTIN, Texas — The new Texas “heartbeat” abortion law “will save thousands of lives and is a vital step on the…
Cease-fire helps, but peace requires equality, Palestine official says
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service ROME — While the current cease-fire between Israel and Hamas brings a much-needed halt to violence in…
U.S. bishop echoes cardinal’s call for prayers for the people of China
Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace invited Catholics in the United States to…
Migration, climate, debt crises must not be ignored, pope tells diplomats
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Nations of the world must work together to solve the key global crises of migration…
Pope calls for prayers for forgiveness, coexistence in Holy Land
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has called on the world’s Catholics to pray May 22 for dialogue, forgiveness…
From Babel to Pentecost: Dialogue and proclamation thrive on witness
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — In official Catholic teaching and in the challenges of everyday life, both interreligious dialogue and…