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…
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…