Coakley: Oklahoma City remains ‘beacon of healing’ 25 years after bombing
By Catholic News Service OKLAHOMA CITY — The nation will never forget “the 168 innocent lives taken, including 19 children,” in the bombing of the…
Retired pope, celebrating 93rd birthday, is well, secretary says
By Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Retired Pope Benedict XVI “is well,” although the coronavirus pandemic restrictions mean he will receive no visitors April…
After 11 deaths at residence, Little Sisters report signs of improvement
By Joseph P. Owens Catholic News Service WILMINGTON, Del. — As the nation and much of the world wait for a drop in the harm…
Bishop says praying over diocese from helicopter may give some comfort
By Tom Dermody Catholic News Service PEORIA, Ill. — Bishop Daniel R. Jenky of Peoria took to the skies via a helicopter on Good Friday,…
Church leaders call for aid and prayers following deadly tornadoes, storms
By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Two U.S. archbishops are asking for prayers, but also for help for those affected by a series…
Papa pide ‘contagio’ de la esperanza de Pascua, paz, cuidado de los pobres
Por Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — En una celebración de Pascua como ninguna otra, el papa Francisco rezó para que…
Pope says pandemic recovery involves choice between money or common good
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Celebrating Mass on Easter Monday, Pope Francis prayed that the political and economic planning for recovery…
Pope prays for women, especially those facing domestic violence
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis highlighted the many ways women are caring for others during the coronavirus pandemic, but…
Pope calls for a ‘contagion’ of Easter hope, peace, care for poor
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — In an Easter celebration like no other, Pope Francis prayed that Christ, “who has already defeated…
Even in time of pandemic, Easter proclaims the victory of life, pope says
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — In a dark and nearly empty St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis blessed a fire, lit the…