Faith leaders, nonprofit groups hail House repeal of ‘parking lot tax’
By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Congress has repealed a so-called “parking lot tax” that was part of the 2017 tax cut measure and…
Catholic publisher reissuing book with release of Jagerstatter biopic
WASHINGTON — With the release of a film biography of Blessed Franz Jagerstatter, the conscientious objector who was martyred by the Nazis, Orbis Books…
People’s hearts yearn for God, not possessions, status, pope says
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The Christmas season is a time to reflect on what life is all about, Pope…
Mary is loving mother, humble disciple, pope says on Guadalupe feast
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Celebrating the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pope Francis said she reminds Catholics of…
Priest appointments announced
Rev. Justin Nelson Alphonse, C.P., has been named pastor of St. Agnes Church by the Very Reverend Joseph Moons, C.P., Provincial Superior of the…
Our Lady of Guadalupe is ‘mother of us all,’ says Los Angeles archbishop
LOS ANGELES — Mary, the Mother of God is “the mother of all of us,” Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez said in his…
Ve a la confesión, déjate consolar, dice el papa
Por Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) — Cualquiera que quiera experimentar el consuelo y la ternura de Dios simplemente necesita…
Religioso beatificado en campo de fútbol de escuela donde sirvió
Por David Agren Catholic News Service HUEHUETENANGO, Guatemala (CNS) — James Miller, hermano de la LaSalle, fue maestro y vicedirector de la escuela de…
Guards attacked at national shrine in D.C. in apparent domestic incident
By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Washington authorities apprehended a suspect in an incident involving an attack Dec. 10 against two security…
Rome conference focuses on holistic approach to caring for elderly
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Religions share an understanding of the importance of caring for people’s physical, emotional and spiritual…