USCCB elevates oldest Marian shrine in U.S. to national shrine status
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Bishop Felipe J. Estévez of St. Augustine made a surprise announcement during Mass Oct. 11 that the U.S. Conference of…
Jesus does not tolerate hypocrisy, pope says
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Jesus enjoys unmasking hypocrisy, which is the work of the devil, Pope Francis said. Christians,…
El Paso bishop calls out racism but urges accused shooter’s life be spared
By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — It’s a pastoral letter that pulls no punches, goes far into the past and continues up…
Papa declara un domingo especial cada año dedicado a la palabra de Dios
Por Carol Glatz Catholic News Service CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — Para ayudar a la iglesia a crecer en amor y en la fidelidad al…
Court urged to hear Louisiana, Indiana abortion cases and overturn Roe
By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — A group of national pro-life leaders gather outside the Supreme Court Oct. 2 to release a petition bearing…
On feast of St. Francis, pope joins Amazonians to plant tree at Vatican
By Barbara J. Fraser Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis joined Amazonian church workers and indigenous people Oct. 4, the feast of…
Synod document is to aid discussion, not be church teaching, cardinal says
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Brazilian Cardinal Claudio Hummes said the working document for the Synod of Bishops for…
Justice Department backs Indianapolis Archdiocese in fired teacher’s suit
By Catholic News Service INDIANAPOLIS — The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a “statement of interest” in a lawsuit brought against the Archdiocese…
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…