In spirit of V Encuentro, Hispanic laity, clergy help families in need amid pandemic
By Norma Montenegro Flynn, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Every week since March, an army of volunteers and Father Evelio Menjivar, pastor of St….
Supreme Court order allows census count to end
By Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court, in an unsigned order Oct. 13, has cleared the path for the Trump…
Pandemic battle should inspire fight for life in all forms, archbishop says
By Tim Swift, Catholic News Service BALTIMORE — Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori said the country’s protracted battle against COVID-19 should strengthen the faithful’s…
Pandemic increases risks of human trafficking, exploitation, speakers say
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service ROME — While the COVID-19 pandemic has shut down or slowed most businesses, it does not appear to…
In Paraguay, church fights ‘hunger we have never experienced before’
By Lucien Chauvin, Catholic News Service LIMA, Peru — Father Eckar Rolón does not expect his workload to evaporate Oct. 15 when his small…
Swiss Guards are among new cases of COVID-19 at the Vatican
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Four members of the Swiss Guard and three other residents of Vatican City State recently…
New report details abuse, assault allegations against Catholic composer Haas
By Maria Wiering, Catholic News Service ST. PAUL, Minn. — A report detailing sexual abuse and assault allegations against Catholic musician and composer David…
Beatified teen showed that heaven is ‘attainable goal,’ cardinal says
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service ASSISI, Italy — Thousands sang and applauded as Italian teen Carlo Acutis was beatified in a town…
Encuentro called a ‘gift’ to help church address challenges ‘of our time’
By Norma Montenegro Flynn, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Hispanic ministry leaders from dioceses across the United States addressed the future of Hispanic ministry…
Bioethics questions emerge from experimental drug used in COVID-19 treatment
By Dennis Sadowski, Catholic News Service CLEVELAND — The treatment that President Donald Trump has received to fight COVID-19 has turned the focus on…