Priests for Life head says Vatican didn’t tell him directly he was laicized
By Julie Asher WASHINGTON — In a live morning broadcast on Twitter Dec. 18, Father Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life, said…
On Guadalupe feast, U.S. church reaffirms its solidarity with immigrants
WASHINGTON — On the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the U.S. bishops’ migration chairman reaffirmed the church’s solidarity with immigrants, “each one of…
Cardinal Ouellet announces lawsuit against woman who claimed assault
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet announced he is filing a defamation lawsuit in Quebec against a woman who accused…
Disarmament is the only way to build peaceful future, cardinal says
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Disarmament is the only way to build a peaceful future, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state….
Sister Pat Daly dies; her ministry was holding corporations accountable
CALDWELL, N.J. — Dominican Sister Patricia Daly, who spent most of her ministry forcing corporations to do better for their customers and the environment,…
Doubt can be a step toward deeper faith, pope says
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Even the most fervent believers go through moments of doubt and questioning God, and it is a good…
Mother shares her story of finding God after tragic Sandy Hook shooting
By Karen A. Avitable NEWTOWN, Conn. — Jennifer Hubbard began Dec. 14, 2012, with her routine just like any other day. She prepared breakfast,…
Utah Catholic student, a Girl Scout, shoots for the moon and wins
By Linda Petersen BOUNTIFUL, Utah — Karissa Amante, 10, a fifth-grade student at St. Olaf Catholic School in Bountiful, is flying high after winning…
Church must take seriously the problems, needs of workers, pope says
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — All workers should feel welcomed by the church and know that their needs and problems are taken seriously,…
Obispos peruanos instan a ciudadanos a defender la democracia
Por Barbara Fraser LIMA, Perú — Los obispos de Perú hicieron un llamado a la unidad nacional e instaron a los ciudadanos a defender…