COVID-19, abortion and Supreme Court, race top issues for Pence, Harris
By Julie Asher, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The COVID-19 pandemic, abortion and the Supreme Court, and race were among the top issues debated…
Renewed awareness of racism looms large for some voters, less for others
By Jodi Marlin, Catholic News Service Race relations and a renewed awareness of racism are among the issues informing Catholic voters’ choice of candidate…
Walking With Purpose Bible studies for Catholic women go virtual amid pandemic
Catholic News Service GREENWICH, Conn. — The organization Walking With Purpose has adapted its signature face-to-face Bible study groups into a virtual study program…
Belief in God as creator of all has practical consequences, pope says
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Professing faith in God as the creator of all human beings, or even simply recognizing…
Georgetown panelist: Encyclical offers ‘alternative way of looking at life’
By Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Pope Francis’ new encyclical “Fratelli Tutti, on Fraternity and Social Friendship” offers many things to consider…
Bishops say ‘Rosary for America’ Oct. 7 imperative for a country in crisis
By Pablo Kay, Catholic News Service LOS ANGELES — Invoking Mary’s intercession for the U.S. together as Catholics is imperative for a country beset…
Make the world a better place by recognizing each other as kin, pope says
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Calling all people of goodwill to care for one another as brothers and sisters, Pope…
‘Fratelli Tutti’ shows need for dialogue in the church, speaker says
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The pre-publication controversy over the title of Pope Francis’ new encyclical illustrates how the Catholic…
Encyclical highlights need for fraternity to counter war, cardinal says
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ social encyclical sees the need for human fraternity as more than just…
Bishops tweet good wishes, prayers for Trumps, all suffering from COVID-19
By Julie Asher, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s announcement he and first lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19 “is a…