In gathering for U.S. bishops like no other, annual meeting goes online
By Rhina Guidos, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Catholic bishops will gather Nov. 16 and 17 for their annual meeting, but this time in…
Pope Francis calls Biden to congratulate him on winning presidential election
Catholic News Service WILMINGTON, Del. — Pope Francis called President-elect Joe Biden early Nov. 12 to congratulate him on winning the U.S. presidential election….
World Day of Poor initiatives adapt to pandemic, Vatican official says
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Even during a global pandemic, the World Day of the Poor will be an important…
At 100, WWII vet recounts joining Women’s Coast Guard Reserves to serve country
By Eleska Aubespin, Catholic News Service HOUSTON — Seaman 1st Class Shirley H. Reagor once boarded an Italian submarine to perform her military duties…
Military chaplain prays more priests feel call to serve armed forces
By Joe Ruff, Catholic News Service ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Army National Guard Lt. Nick Kehtel found himself in the middle of California’s…
Supreme Court seems ready to let Affordable Care Act stand
By Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — On Nov. 10, when the fate of the Affordable Care Act faced the Supreme Court for…
Navy dad, back home after 15 months away, surprises daughter at Catholic school
By Michelle Martin, Catholic News Service CHICAGO — The father-daughter reunion at a Catholic school in suburban Chicago was weeks in the making. U.S….
At audience, pope renews commitment to fight abuse
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — After the Vatican released its extensive report on Theodore E. McCarrick, Pope Francis renewed…
Tennessee governor gives temporary reprieve to death-row inmate
By Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — A Tennessee death-row inmate scheduled to be executed Dec. 3 was granted a reprieve until April…
Gomez: Nation’s leaders must now ‘come together’ with election of new president
Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — With Joe Biden now elected as the nation’s 46th president, it is “time for our leaders to come together…