Young Italian tech whiz to be beatified in October
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old Italian teenager who used his computer programming skills to spread…
Church leaders urge scientists to develop ethical COVID-19 vaccine
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Spanish Cardinal Antonio Canizares Llovera of Valencia made headlines when he described as a “work…
Women religious, inspired by current protests, also see long road ahead
By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Across the country, women religious have joined in peaceful protests against racial inequality, while others, home…
Eucharist heals, gives strength to serve others, pope says
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The Eucharist heals people of their wounds, emptiness and sadness, and gives them the strength…
Africans memorialize George Floyd, say ‘Enough is enough’
By Damian Avevor Catholic News Service ACCRA, Ghana — The May 25 killing of African American George Floyd continues to receive condemnation from African…
Life of faith involves both prayer, serving Christ in the poor, pope says
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — A person’s prayer is pleasing to God when it is accompanied by a life of…
White House to issue more stringent asylum rules
By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Faith groups and other immigrant supporters are bracing for an announcement from the White House that…
Financial fallout from pandemic, recession causes Catholic schools to close
By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service CLEVELAND — More than 100 Catholic elementary and secondary schools nationwide are expected to close by the fall,…
Once homeless himself, shelter director helping others turn lives around
By Michael Brown Catholic News Service TUCSON, Ariz. — Looking back, Carl Zawatski acknowledges, he has not lived the life of a saint. Although he…
Oklahoman driven to keep people on the road through car care ministry
By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service CLEVELAND — For a lot of people, their car is a lifeline. So Steve Hanlon, a parishioner at St….