Hurricane destroys Louisiana churches, closes schools, displaces priests
LAKE CHARLES, La. — Hurricane Laura destroyed six churches in the Diocese of Lake Charles, left a dozen others “highly compromised” and did heavy…
Archbishop Rozanski installed to lead Archdiocese of St. Louis
By Jennifer Brinker Catholic News Service ST. LOUIS — As he was installed as the new spiritual leader of the Archdiocese of St. Louis,…
Catholics denounce scheduled federal execution of Navajo tribe member
By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Catholic leaders have joined their voices with members of the Navajo Nation in opposing the Aug….
Texas Catholics encourage census participation amid pandemic
By Jo Ann Zuniga Catholic News Service HOUSTON — When the main worries are paying rent, keeping healthy and providing food for the family,…
Bishop Cantú: Californians ‘on edge’ as historic wildfires rage
By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Some of the few Masses available for Catholics in California’s Bay Area came to a halt…
Cardinal Dolan’s prayer opens Republican National Convention
Catholic News Service CHARLOTTE — New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan thanked God for living in a country that respects religious freedom and prayed…
Knights of Columbus remove trees, give out food after Iowa storm
By Andrew Fowler Catholic News Service NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Since the derecho storm devastated parts of Iowa, Aug. 10, local members of the…
At least 12 dead as tropical storm lashes Haiti, Dominican Republic
By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service CLEVELAND — Officials reported that at least 12 people had died as Tropical Storm Laura lashed Haiti and…
Charity is path to perfection when done for Jesus, pope says
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The central focus of a Christian’s life and all he or she does to help others…
Planned Parenthood drops suit against Indiana abortion law on ultrasounds
By Jodi Marlin Catholic News Service FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Ending three years of legal dueling, Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill announced Aug. 20…