Tradition of Epiphany door blessing with chalk is symbol of hope in 2021
By George P. Matysek Jr., Catholic News Service BALTIMORE — The ancient Christian tradition of marking doorways with blessed chalk on the feast of…
White House proclamation honors anniversary of St. Thomas Becket’s martyrdom
WASHINGTON — The White House issued a proclamation honoring the 850th anniversary of the martyrdom of St. Thomas Becket Dec. 29 and inviting “the…
Vatican calls for equitable COVID-19 vaccine distribution
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service The Vatican’s coronavirus commission and the Pontifical Academy for Life issued a joint statement calling for a…
Catholics involved in giving, receiving COVID-19 vaccines
TIMONIUM, Md. — Margaret Whitty didn’t hesitate when given the opportunity to be among the first residents of the Stella Maris Nursing Home near…
‘We need sacramentality,’ Cardinal Gregory tells members of consecrated life
By Lynnea Mumola, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Virtually addressing members of consecrated life serving the Archdiocese of Washington, Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory spoke…
Pope on Christmas: Share hope, promote peace, give vaccine to all
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — On a Christmas like no other, Pope Francis prayed for people who could not be…
Pope at Christmas: Jesus’ birth brings hope in troubling times
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service The birth of Christ is a gift from God that brings people hope and courage in troubled…
Church leaders stress need for Christmas hope after challenging year
By Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Christmas messages shared by U.S. Catholic leaders stressed the need to keep hope and faith alive…
Maryland Catholic Conference urges Trump to stop a federal execution
By Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Eight Catholic bishops serving Maryland dioceses urged President Donald Trump Dec. 22 to stop the planned…
Cardinal Gregory calls suit ‘last resort’ to protect religious rights
By Mark Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — In a Dec. 22 op-ed column in The Washington Post, Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory of Washington…