Supreme Court justices question affirmative action admission policies
By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON — A divided and often skeptical Supreme Court heard two cases Oct. 31 challenging race-conscious policies used in university admissions…
Asian bishops commit to work with nations, NGOs for better continent
BANGKOK, Thailand — Catholic bishops in Asia have committed themselves to engage with governments, nongovernmental agencies and civil organizations to respond to issues affecting…
Pope: Parishes are essential places for growing in faith, community
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — The COVID-19 pandemic has weakened many parishes, but that community “in the midst of homes, in the midst…
Pornografía debilita el alma, dice papa a jóvenes sacerdotes y seminaristas
Por Cindy Wooden CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — Después de contar una divertida historia sobre haber recibido un teléfono celular que era “tan grande como…
Novena at virtual cemetery helps parishioners prayerfully remember the dead
By Brenda Sexton VANCOUVER, Wash. — Neat rows of 220 white crosses, decorated with bright candles and beautiful flowers and bearing the names of…
Papa: La tristeza puede ser ‘alarma’ para la vida
Por Junno Arocho Esteves CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — Los sentimientos de desolación y tristeza no son signos de pruebas que puedan desanimar a los…
Archbishop offers prayers for Pelosi’s husband after hammer attack
By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON — San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone said he was praying for the husband of House of Representatives Speaker Nancy…
Commission starts planning global report on child protection efforts
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — With a renewed membership, the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors met at the Vatican in late…
Bishops urge Congress to be in ‘radical solidarity’ with mothers, children
WASHINGTON — Calling upon Congress for “radical solidarity” with mothers and babies — both born and unborn — four bishops advanced an ambitious legislative…
Grupos católicos dan malas calificaciones a Bolsonaro en programas sociales
Por Lise Alves SÃO PAULO — Mirando a través del lente de la Doctrina Social de la Iglesia Católica, varias organizaciones brasileñas criticaron las…