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…
Be authentic, not self-centered, pope tells young people
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY — When united with Christ, young men and women can live a meaningful life devoid of the egotistical…
Pope advances sainthood causes, including priest killed in Ukraine
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis recognized the martyrdom of Hungarian Father Péter Oros, who was killed at the height of…
Knights honor family of year, present inaugural Blessed McGivney Medal
By Katie Peterson NASHVILLE — Thousands of Knights of Columbus members and their families were welcomed to Nashville Aug. 1 for the 140th annual…
24 members of Congress write Biden about Jesuit murders, Mexico violence
By David Agren MEXICO CITY — U.S. members of Congress have sent a letter to President Joe Biden, urging him to “work closely with…