HHS urged to ‘reconsider misguided mandate’ on transgender procedures
NEW YORK — Catholic hospitals and their workers “must not be coerced by the government to violate their consciences” by being forced to perform…
Pope joins sports summit in call for more inclusion, dignity for players
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — The Vatican synod hall became a stand full of cheering fans, pumping fists, clapping and shouting encouragement as…
Alito kicks off project on originalism, Catholic intellectual tradition
By Julie Asher WASHINGTON — Justice Samuel Alito told a group of law students in Washington that he is always mindful that the rulings…
Florida continues with rescue efforts as Hurricane Ian heads north
By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON — Authorities in Florida continued rescue efforts Sept. 30, and Catholic parishes and dioceses in the U.S. moved rapidly to…
Presidente de Nicaragua dice que obispos son ‘asesinos’ y dictadores
Por David Agren CIUDAD DE MÉXICO — El presidente de Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, criticó a líderes católicos nicaragüenses diciendo que son una “banda de…
Helping each student shine is a spiritual work of mercy, pope says
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Education is a spiritual work of mercy not because it imparts information, but because it helps another find…
Huracán Ian deja catástrofe en Florida, Cuba, millones sin electricidad
Por Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON — Todavía no se conocen todos los daños del huracán Ian en las diócesis católicas de Venice y St. Petersburg…
Pope names new members to commission for protection of minors
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis reconfirmed the leadership of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors and expanded its membership…
Catholics decry clemency denial in Oklahoma, call for end to death penalty
By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON — Catholic leaders are speaking out about a Sept. 27 decision by Oklahoma’s Pardon and Parole Board to deny clemency…
Catholic sisters, organizations call efforts to suppress voting a ‘sin’
By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON — Organizations led by women religious in the U.S., as well as other Catholic institutions, denounced those who threaten democracy…