Strong education will build a ‘better world,’ cardinal tells U.N. summit
UNITED NATIONS — During a U.N. education summit, the Vatican’s secretary of state reiterated Pope Francis’ pre-pandemic call that education is “one of the…
Pope calls for increased assistance to those hit by Hurricane Fiona
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — As Hurricane Fiona swept across the Caribbean, leaving behind numerous victims and material destruction, Pope Francis called for…
Papa pide paz ante tensiones en la región del Cáucaso
Por Junno Arocho Esteves CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — El papa Francisco pidió una vez más paz en la región del Cáucaso, ya que el…
Cardinal prays at queen’s funeral, signaling Charles’ openness to dialogue
LONDON — An English cardinal took part in the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in an indication of openness of the British Royal family…
Dominican sisters celebrate 50 years of religious life, friendship
By Katie Peterson NASHVILLE, Tenn. — On July 8, Sisters Elizabeth Anne Allen and Jean Marie Warner of the Congregation of Dominican Sisters of…
Durante tiroteo, limosnero pontificio entra a Ucrania para dar ayuda
Por Junno Arocho Esteves CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — El cardenal polaco Konrad Krajewski, limosnero papal, dijo que él y varios enfrentaron un tiroteo mientras…
Bishops speak against transport of migrants; it ‘offends God,’ says one
By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON — Several U.S. Catholic bishops slammed the actions of Republican politicians who have recently begun to send out of their…
U.S. synod report finds participants share common hopes, lingering pain
By Dennis Sadowski WASHINGTON — Catholics across the country continue to feel wounded by the clergy abuse crisis, seek a more welcoming church in…
New network will accompany migrants; National Migration Week is Sept. 19-25
WASHINGTON — Jesuit Refugee Service/USA has launched the Migrant Accompaniment Network, a nationwide group of volunteers “who will engage those who have recently arrived…
Papal envoy delivers aid to Ukraine under gunfire
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY — Polish Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, papal almoner, said he and several others came under gunfire while delivering humanitarian…