Papal preacher: Victory belongs to one who triumphs over self, not others
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Jesus came to the world not just to teach, but to radically change human hearts that…
Egypt’s attacks won’t stop pope’s visit for peace, says Vatican official
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Despite recent and repeated terrorist attacks against Egypt’s minority Christian communities, Pope Francis will not cancel…
Encyclical’s influence on church’s social action work continues
By Dennis Sadowski, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Blessed Paul VI’s encyclical “Populorum Progressio” (“The Progress of Peoples”) institutionalized social action efforts in the U.S….
Pope offers encouragement to grass-roots organizations
By Dennis Sadowski, Catholic News Service MODESTO, Calif. — Pope Francis congratulated more than 600 representatives of grass-roots organizations for responding with mercy to…
Cardinal Dolan: If sanctuary of the womb is violated, no one is safe
By Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York warned that if the sanctuary of the womb is…
‘9 Days for Life’ campaign urges prayer, action to build culture of life
Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The U.S. bishops’ nationwide “9 Days for Life” campaign is “a great way to put our faith into action,”…
‘We must wait and see,’ pope says of President Trump
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — As President Donald Trump was being sworn in, Pope Francis told an interviewer it would…
‘We will be protected by God,’ Trump declares in inaugural address
By Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump told the nation in his inaugural address that it need not fear…
Catholic organizations, faith groups glad to see end of Muslim registry
Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Catholic organizations and other faith groups say they are happy with the Obama administration’s last-minute decision to end a…
What the pro-life community wants from Trump
By Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York The last several years have clearly been challenging for the pro-life movement. The abortion industry, exposing…