Life without parole for school shooter called ‘severe and just punishment’
MIAMI — There is “no question” the actions of the Parkland, Florida, school shooter “were heinous,” but “a sentence of life in prison without…
Pope announces a second session for Synod of Bishops assembly
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Saying he did not want to rush the process of discerning how the Holy Spirit is calling the…
Prayer, walk, ‘watch fire’ honor those impacted by Indian boarding schools
By Barb Umberger MINNEAPOLIS — As a child, Virgil Blacklance heard stories about Indian boarding schools, one of which his father attended. He recalled…
Jesuit-run Loyola University Maryland inaugurates its first lay president
By George P. Matysek Jr. BALTIMORE — The love and goodwill for Loyola University Maryland’s new president were palpable during Terrence M. Sawyer’s Oct….
Don’t copy superstars, be original and authentic, pope tells young artists
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis told young musical artists to be original, creative and true to themselves and to use their…
With Roe overturned, march will focus on Congress, laws to end abortion
By Kurt Jensen WASHINGTON — Jeanne Mancini wants it to be clear: The national March for Life in Washington will continue even with the…
Memorial Mass set for Native American woman who caused stir at ’73 Oscars
By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON — A memorial Mass is set for Oct. 21 for Sacheen Littlefeather, the woman whose appearance at the Oscars ceremony…
Youth want community, safe spaces in church, council members tell pope
Destiny Morris, left, and Tania Vergara-Gongora, were among a group of nine youth who traveled to Rome to meet Pope Francis. The students spoke…
Papa pide unidad en celebración de aniversario del Concilio Vaticano II
Por Cindy Wooden CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — El Concilio Vaticano II fue la respuesta de la Iglesia Católica universal al amor de Dios y…
Rally participants gather near U.S. Capitol to pray rosary for the nation
WASHINGTON — Praying the rosary for the conversion of sinners is “an act of compassion and love,” speaker David Carollo told the crowd gathered…