‘Please pray for us,’ Cuban writes on diocesan Facebook post after Ian
By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON — Hurricane Ian made landfall Sept. 27 in Cuba’s western region of Pinar del Rio, with sustained winds of 125…
Francis set to be first pope to visit Bahrain
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — The Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis intends to visit the Middle Eastern country of Bahrain Nov. 3-6. The…
Jesus is the best, most faithful friend a person can have, pope says
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Jesus never abandons, coerces or blackmails anyone when they stray; rather, he patiently waits and is “our greatest…
Conferencia analiza complejo panorama de inmigración en EE. UU.
Por Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON — Mientras las autoridades federales anunciaban el 20 de septiembre un récord histórico de detenciones en la frontera entre Estados…
Catholic leaders weigh in on upcoming, busy Supreme Court term
By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court begins its new term Oct. 3, jumping right back into the fray with cases that take…
Papa anima a jóvenes católicos a usar ‘valentía creativa’ para evangelizar
Por Junno Arocho Esteves CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — El papa Francisco animó a los jóvenes católicos a tomar un papel activo — no a…
FBI arrest of Pennsylvania pro-life leader called ‘horrendous stunt’
PHILADELPHIA — The head of the Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia said the FBI’s arrest of a prominent Catholic pro-life activist known for his…
Cardinal denounces migrant ‘boats of death’ launching from Lebanon
By Doreen Abi Raad BEIRUT — Lebanese Cardinal Bechara Rai denounced the launching of “boats of death” from Lebanon following the drowning of nearly…
Science needs ethicists, more open debate, some say at Vatican conference
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Biological engineering, such as gene therapy for treating human disease, is making such swift advancements that the public’s…
Catholic Charities, other groups mobilize to help migrants bused to Chicago
By Michelle Martin CHICAGO — When busloads of migrants sent from Texas arrived outside Chicago’s Union Station, a consortium of public and nonprofit service…