Online forum examines racism being as much a pro-life issue as abortion
By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service CLEVELAND — There have been times, said Father Bryan Massingale, who is black, when he has been invited to…
Meghan Markle urges Catholic high school graduates to help rebuild nation
By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Meghan Markle virtually returned to her alma mater, Immaculate Heart of Mary High School in Los…
USCCB migration chairman says Senate needs to act on ‘Dreamer,’ TPS bill
WASHINGTON — The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Migration has urged the U.S. Senate to take action and pass a bill to…
Crises offer fresh opportunity for growth, pope tells young people
VATICAN CITY — People experiencing crises in their communities need to be accompanied so the experiences can be lived as an important opportunity to…
Knights ask Catholics to pray novena for national unity, end to racism
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — The Knights of Columbus called on the nation’s Catholics to participate in a novena beginning June 7 to pray for…
Marking World Environment Day, pope says: Don’t look the other way
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Building a healthier, better world depends on everyone, Pope Francis said in his message marking…
Story of Austrian Catholic hero a must-read for World War II historians
By Eugene J. Fisher Catholic News Service “Alone Against Hitler: Kurt von Schuschnigg’s Fight to Save Austria From the Nazis” by Jack Bray. Rowman…
African bishops call for solidarity, including debt cancellation
By Francis Njuguna Catholic News Service NAIROBI, Kenya — Africa’s Catholic bishops have called on donor countries and agencies to exercise solidarity with the…
After ‘taking a knee,’ border bishop gets a call from the pope
By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — It’s called “taking a knee,” and many professional athletes around the country have made the gesture…
African American Catholic leaders urge justice, action to address racism
WASHINGTON — Justice is what George Floyd and his family and friends deserve, and justice “through equal and fair treatment under the law is…