Dallas’ Bishop Burns says forgiveness in court was act of Christian love
By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — A Dallas bishop said that the public forgiveness offered by the brother of a murder victim…
U.S. officials seek greater cooperation with Vatican on religious freedom
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Promoting religious freedom, providing humanitarian assistance and fighting human trafficking are three major issues the…
Tikuna deacon prepares to become first priest from Amazonian tribe
By Catholic News Service NAZARETH, Colombia — On a Sunday morning, Deacon Ferney Pereira was leading a prayer service in this small village’s Catholic…
Pope opens Missionary Month with call to share joy, hope, talents
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — God wants everyone to take a risk to share with others the gifts he has…
Woman says vow not to ‘deny Jesus’ was motivation in campus freedom fight
By Sam Lucero Catholic News Service GREEN BAY, Wis. — As long as she can remember, Polly Olsen, 29, said she has handed out…
Northern Ireland Christian leaders: People weren’t consulted on abortion
MANCHESTER, England — Church leaders in Northern Ireland encouraged their political parties to quickly re-establish their self-governing institutions to stop the British government from…
After faith leaders’ border visit, the resolve to help migrants grows
By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service HATCH, N.M. — A group of U.S. Catholic bishops, along with a Vatican representative and other priests, celebrated…
‘Christ Our Hope: In Every Season of Life’ is Respect Life Month theme
WASHINGTON — This year’s theme for Respect Life Month, “Christ Our Hope: In Every Season of Life,” is “particularly suited for our times,” said…
Writings of saints, places they lived offer pilgrimage opportunities
By Kristen Hannum Catholic News Service PORTLAND, Ore. — The ancient, battered landscapes of the Holy Land and the magnificent basilicas of Rome are…
Nuns’ global anti-trafficking network must have more support, pope says
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis called on more religious orders of men and women, as well as foundations…