‘Patients are … dying in front of my eyes,’ says India hospital director
By Anto Akkara, Catholic News Service THRISSUR, India — Catholic hospital directors in India told Catholic News Service they did not have enough facilities…
Wisconsin opens investigation of sexual abuse in the state’s five dioceses
Catholic News Service MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice is opening a statewide investigation of abuse by clergy and faith leaders within…
Several Catholic colleges will require COVID-19 vaccinations in fall
By Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — As Catholic colleges grapple with how to reopen in the fall, many are already saying they…
Vatican approves strengthening safeguarding studies, research in Rome
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service ROME — The Centre for Child Protection at Rome’s Pontifical Gregorian University has been transformed into a Vatican-approved…
Minneapolis Catholics continue prayers, reflection after Chauvin verdict
By Joe Ruff, Catholic News Service ST. PAUL, Minn. — As the Twin Cities and the nation continue to absorb events that led to…
Pope calls for prayers after hospital disaster in Baghdad, migrant deaths
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — In the wake of a deadly fire in a Baghdad hospital treating COVID-19 patients and…
Jesus always loves, defends his flock, seeks out everyone, pope says
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Jesus is the good shepherd who knows, loves and defends his sheep, embracing everyone…
Papal safeguarding commission continues work online and in Rome
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Even as the COVID-19 pandemic continued, members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of…
India reports COVID-19 patients dying of lack of oxygen; leak kills 22
NEW DELHI — An oxygen leak at a government hospital in India has killed 22 COVID-19 patients as the entire country faces a huge…
People must care for creation or face self-destruction, pope says
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — When it comes to safeguarding creation, there is no time to waste — humanity either…