Pope advances sainthood causes of two women, three men
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of two women and three men, including an…
July 16 virtual pilgrimage to Lourdes to affirm prayer against COVID-19
By Jonathan Luxmoore Catholic News Service OXFORD, England — An international virtual pilgrimage to the sanctuary of Lourdes, France, will “affirm the power of…
Japanese bishops’ anti-nuclear power book available in English
TOKYO — An English version of a book by Japan’s bishops appealing for the abolition of nuclear power is now available for free on…
Sanctuaries, shrines Catholics can ‘visit’ virtually in Europe, Mideast
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service ROME — Despite ongoing and unpredictable travel restrictions, there are still a number of important sites, shrines and…
Catholic universities oppose ICE guidance for international students
By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — U.S. Catholic college and university leaders have joined the nation’s higher education community in condemning a…
Se espera que Trump pronto presentará documentación para terminar con DACA
Por Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Se espera que durante la segunda semana de julio, el presidente Donald Trump presente de nuevo…
Vatican: More must be done to protect rights, dignity of refugees
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The international community must increase its efforts to help protect the lives of refugees,…
Virtual Renaissance: Online tourism breathes new life in ailing industry
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — As museums and historical sites in Italy slowly begin opening their doors after several…
Caritas worker warns of disaster in Burkina Faso
By Jonathan Luxmoore Catholic News Service OXFORD, England — A Catholic aid worker has warned of a humanitarian catastrophe in Burkina Faso, with over…
Pope: Migrants seeking new life end up instead in ‘hell’ of detention
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Decrying the unimaginable “hell” migrants experience in detention centers, Pope Francis urged all Christians to…