Jesuits pledge $100 million to benefit descendants of enslaved people
By Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The Jesuit order is pledging to raise $100 million for descendants of enslaved people once owned…
Vatican says no blessing gay unions, no negative judgment on gay couples
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — While homosexual men and women must be respected, any form of blessing a same-sex union…
Woman honors Year of St. Joseph with new book on Jesus’ foster father
By Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — With Pope Francis having declared this the Year of St. Joseph through Dec. 8, fresh interest…
American Rescue Plan praised for helping ‘the most vulnerable among us’
Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The American Rescue Plan is “an extraordinarily practical way to help the American people, New York Cardinal Timothy M….
Vatican plans expenditure cuts for 2021 without hurting jobs, mission
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Revenue shortfalls and a current budget deficit require increased efficiency, transparency and creativity while working…
Annual collection invaluable to Christians in Middle East, cardinal says
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The support of Catholics worldwide is an invaluable resource for small Christian communities in…
Minnesota faith leaders pray for peace, justice during Floyd trial
By Joe Ruff, Catholic News Service MINNEAPOLIS — Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis prayed March 7 for peace and justice…
Papal trip to Iraq influences Muslims beyond Iraq’s borders, analyst says
By Dale Gavlak, Catholic News Service AMMAN, Jordan — Pope Francis’ historic visit to the Middle East’s most conflict-riven nation gives hope and comfort…
Life triumphs over death as Christians rebuild in Iraq, pope says
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service QARAQOSH, Iraq — Amid the rubble and bombed out remains of four churches destroyed by Islamic State militants,…
New Mexico abortion, assisted suicide bills called ‘gravely disappointing’
Catholic News Service ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — With abortion and assisted suicide front and center in the New Mexico Legislature, “I wonder, what have we…