Pope returns part of relic of Jesus’ crib to Holy Land
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — As Advent approached, Pope Francis gave a small fragment of Jesus’ crib back to Catholics…
Duluth bishop dies after heart attack; he was ‘greatly loved’ by all
By Maria Wiering Catholic News Service St. PAUL, Minn. — Bishop Paul D. Sirba of Duluth, Minnesota, died at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center…
Catholic faith means ‘everything’ to vet who survived Battle of Midway
By Mark Zimmermann Catholic News Service ROCKVILLE, Md. — In his hands, now wrinkled with age, retired U.S. Navy Capt. John W. “Jack” Crawford…
Pope names Italian finance inspector as head of Vatican financial agency
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis appointed a seasoned Italian finance inspector to lead the Vatican’s financial watchdog…
Bound by shared grief, staff assists families at natural burial ground
By Andrew Nelson Catholic News Service CONYERS, Ga. — There’s the father who regularly visits his buried son with a bag of doughnuts for…
Extension honors Louisiana man for bringing ‘light, faith’ to community
By Catholic News Service SHREVEPORT, La. — Father Jack Wall, president of Catholic Extension, presented the Chicago-based mission organization’s 2019-2020 Lumen Christi Award to…
Everyday Heroes: Army officer donates part of liver to save priest’s life
By Andrew Fowler Catholic News Service Father Dennis Callan’s health was rapidly declining. His situation was so dire that his dentist refused to even…
Pope prays for Albania after earthquake leaves dozens dead
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis led prayers for the people of Albania after the country was struck…
Joyful shouts of ‘Viva Cristo Rey!’ ring out at closing Mass for NCYC
By Natalie Hoefer Catholic News Service INDIANAPOLIS — A spirit of joy permeated Lucas Oil Stadium as the call-and-response rang out. But it was…
Confession is ‘highlight’ of NCYC as hundreds of priests share God’s mercy
By Sean Gallagher Catholic News Service INDIANAPOLIS — The National Catholic Youth Conference drew 20,000 youths from across the country to Indianapolis to be…