Pope signs new encyclical in Assisi
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Bringing the Vatican official in charge of translations with him, Pope Francis signed his new…
Health care is key voter concern amid pandemic, changing Supreme Court
By Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — This election year, in the midst of a global pandemic and with the Affordable Care Act…
Al Smith dinner draws presidential nominees for 75th year; this time dais is virtual
By Christie L. Chicoine, Catholic News Service NEW YORK — The Catholic vote and the coronavirus subtly headlined the annual fundraiser of the 75th…
Notre Dame president tests positive for coronavirus
By Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Holy Cross Father John Jenkins, president of the University of Notre Dame, has tested positive for…
Pandemic stimulus bill excludes Catholic school students, their families
By Julie Asher, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ education committee said Oct. 1 “it is unconscionable” the HEROES…
Trump administration drops refugee cap to historic low
By Rhina Guidos, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The steep slope, appearing almost as a vertical line, is a stunning mark by the Trump…
China at center of meeting between Pompeo, top Vatican officials
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — After two weeks of communicating through the media, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and…
USCCB’s Justice for Immigrants campaign marks 15 years of advocacy
Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is marking the 15th anniversary of the Justice for Immigrants campaign “to unite…
They may not vote as a block, but Latinos still can influence the election
By Rhina Guidos, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Each presidential election year, the nonprofit Hope Border Institute in El Paso, Texas, has counted on…
Knights’ Respect Life Month novena urges prayer, reflection on cause of life
Catholic News Service NEW HAVEN, Conn. — The Knights of Columbus has organized a “Novena for the Cause of Life” to be prayed over…