New documentary on Sister Thea Bowman highlights her faith, justice work
By Anna Capizzi Galvez WASHINGTON — A new documentary on Sister Thea Bowman shines a light on her life and work as an advocate…
Zero tolerance for priests guilty of abuse, pope says in interview
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Calling sexual abuse “diabolical” and a “monstrosity,” Pope Francis underlined there is “zero tolerance” for those in the…
Papa elogia dedicación de Gorbachov a armonía, fraternidad, y progreso
CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — El papa Francisco ofreció sus oraciones y elogios por el expresidente soviético Mijaíl Gorbachov, quien murió a los 91 años…
Indiana court sides with archdiocese over teacher firing
By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON — The Indiana Supreme Court said the state could not interfere in a Catholic school’s firing of a teacher in…
Declaración del Día del Trabajo de USCCB promociona proyectos de ley para ayudar a niños, mujeres, familias
Por Mark Pattison WASHINGTON — La declaración anual del Día del Trabajo de este año de los obispos de Estados Unidos promociona dos proyectos…
Blessed John Paul I, ‘the smiling pope,’ showed God’s goodness, pope says
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Beatifying Blessed John Paul I, Pope Francis praised the late pope for showing the world God’s goodness and…
Pope issues new constitution, code for the Order of Malta
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — For the unity and greater good of the Knights of Malta, Pope Francis has promulgated a new constitution…
CRS gets aid to first families devastated by Pakistani floods
By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON — The initial aid from Catholic Relief Services in response to the devastating floods in Pakistan has gotten to families…
Ukrainian bishops praise efforts to restart schooling disrupted by war
By Jonathan Luxmoore Ukrainian bishops welcomed efforts to restart classes for a new school year and offered church basements as emergency air raid shelters…
Firefighter’s trust in God is forged by fire and faith
By John Shaughnessy INDIANAPOLIS — Joe Ybarra reached for his rosary as the wildfire raged across the Idaho mountainside, threatening his life and the…