In fall meeting, U.S. bishops examine challenges faced by church, society
By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service BALTIMORE — At the start of their Nov. 11-13 meeting in Baltimore, U.S. bishops discussed many of the…
Everyday Heroes: For Catholic vet, ‘doing right thing’ outweighed risks
By Andrew Fowler Catholic News Service Sgt. Gary Rose looked out and saw a wounded soldier 50 meters outside his company’s perimeter, stranded in…
In final presidential address, Cardinal DiNardo urges new beginning
By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service BALTIMORE — In his final address as president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Cardinal Daniel N….
Ministry, mission, communion key points in nuncio’s talk to U.S. bishops
By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service BALTIMORE — The bishop’s ministry and mission, and how he forges communion, was the message in Archbishop Christophe…
Veteran says ‘Little Flower’ kept him alive during months of bombing runs
By Dave Hrbacek Catholic News Service NEW HOPE, Minn. — A German Messerschmitt fighter plane was bearing down on Don Stoulil’s B-17 bomber as…
Philippine bishop says child workers face dangerous conditions
MANILA, Philippines — A Catholic bishop in the Philippines said an increasing number of child workers are exposed to dangerous working conditions. Ucanews.org reported…
Pope asks Catholics, Salvation Army to spread God’s love through service
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Loving acts of service and charity not only help build up the Kingdom of God,…
Christians are called to serve Christ in the poor, pope says
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — At a time when “situations of injustice and human pain” seem to be growing around…
Catholic leaders urge Texas governor to stop Rodney Reed’s execution
By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Sister Helen Prejean, Bishop Joe S. Vásquez of Austin, Texas, and the Catholic Mobilizing Network have…
Siblings born two minutes apart continue strong bond as religious sisters
By John Shaughnessy Catholic News Service INDIANAPOLIS — Benedictine Sisters Jill and Susan Reuber have often shared the same path in life, but their…