Pope says he was ‘astonished’ by violence at Capitol
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis offered prayers for the people of the United States “shaken by the recent…
Historians: Capitol Hill breach damaged U.S. politics
By Tom Tracy, Catholic News Service WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — There is no example in American history of a U.S. president inciting violence…
Chaos stops electoral vote count as Trump supporters mob U.S. Capitol
By Rhina Guidos, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump breached the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6, putting the building on…
Creighton University plans to divest from fossil fuels within a decade
OMAHA, Neb. — Creighton University plans to divest from fossil fuels over the next decade and turn toward investments in renewable energy and energy…
Catholic advocates against death penalty urge clemency for woman on federal death row
By Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The execution date of Lisa Montgomery, the only woman on federal death row, is currently undecided….
Catholic Extension receives $1.5 million grant for Puerto Rico recovery work
WASHINGTON — A $1.5 million grant awarded by the U.S. bishops’ Subcommittee on Catholic Home Missions will support Catholic Extension’s ongoing disaster recovery work…
In new year, share the blessing of your time, pope writes
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — At the beginning of a year people hope will mark the end of the COVID-19…
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…