Morality of drone warfare questioned after attack on Iranian general
By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The tweet early Jan. 3 from Bishop Richard F. Stika of Knoxville, Tennessee, asked for prayers….
Kenyan Catholic leaders alarmed at increase in terror attacks
By Fredrick Nzwili Catholic News Service NAIROBI, Kenya — Catholic leaders in Kenya are sounding an alarm after a terror attack killed three Americans…
Faith is about worshipping God, not oneself, pope says on Epiphany
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Worshipping the Lord as the Three Kings did involves making a journey “from the greatest…
‘Violencia en nombre de Dios es blasfemia’, dice presidente de USCCB
LOS ÁNGELES — Lamentando los actos de violencia religiosa que tuvieron lugar durante la temporada navideña, el presidente de los obispos estadounidenses declaró: “La…
Pope prays for dialogue as tensions mount between U.S., Iran
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis led pilgrims in prayers for peace as tensions between the United States…
Migrants benefit from Mercy Sisters’ ministry of presence
By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Mercy Sister Rosemary Welsh is a nurse and for the past 44 years she has immersed…
Pope to health workers: Uphold ‘the truest human right, the right to life’
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Health care professionals always must “promote the dignity and life of each person and reject…
Newborns find ‘Safe Haven’ from abandonment through Florida volunteers
By Tom Tracy Catholic News Service MIAMI — Formerly an information technology business owner, Nick Silverio doesn’t sit still for long before thinking of…
Archbishop: Iraqis have ‘big anxiety’ after drone kills Iranian general
By Dale Gavlak Catholic News Service AMMAN, Jordan — Iraqis fear their country, already weary from years of war, may be dragged into a…
Pope accepts resignation of Bishop Higgins from military archdiocese
By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Richard B. Higgins, the episcopal vicar for veterans affairs…