Nigerian officials say they’ve arrested six linked to Pentecost attacks
By Peter Ajayi Dada LAGOS, Nigeria — Nigerian officials identified six suspects arrested in connection with the June 5 attack that killed 40 people…
Caccia: Mutual trust is ‘vital’ to pursuit of nonproliferation, disarmament
UNITED NATIONS — Nuclear-weapon-free zones model a way toward a world free of nuclear weapons, said Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the Vatican’s permanent observer to…
St. Peter’s on Capitol Hill offers hospitality to migrant busloads
By Mark Zimmermann WASHINGTON — For decades, St. Peter’s Church on Capitol Hill has been known for providing hospitality in its parish hall to…
Louisiana boat procession to highlight saints known for love of Eucharist
LAFAYETTE, La. — The annual Fête-Dieu du Têche in the Diocese of Lafayette takes place on the feast of the Assumption, Aug. 15, and…
Desire for eternal youth is ‘delusional,’ pope says
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY — The passing of time in one’s life is meant to be lived as a God-given grace and…
Religious orders call for international intervention in Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Religious orders working in Haiti have called on the international community to directly intervene to address the reign of terror of armed…
Institute focuses on best immigration ministry practices, reasons for hope
By Joyce Duriga CHICAGO — The overarching message of the two-day National Pastoral Migratoria Institute held recently at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago was:…
Ambassador says pope will visit Ukraine before Kazakhstan trip
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis plans to make his long-awaited visit to Ukraine before his trip to Kazakhstan in September,…
Nuncio says pope wants the faithful ‘to be the light of the world today’
By Katie Peterson NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Catholic faithful must “be the light of the world today” in both the church and society, said…
Hillbilly Thomists bluegrass band performs for Knights on Opry stage
By Katie Peterson NASHVILLE — As a boy growing up in the Nashville area, Chris Gautsch never expected to perform on the most well-known…