In predawn raid, Nicaraguan police remove bishop; his whereabouts unknown
By David Agren Nicaraguan police burst into Matagalpa diocesan headquarters and removed an outspoken bishop who had been under house arrest for more than…
Parish Twinning Program of the Americas names new executive director
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — David J. Siler has been named the new executive director of the Parish Twinning Program of the Americas, which is based…
Pope says not enough evidence to try cardinal for sexual assault
By François Gloutnay and Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — A preliminary Vatican investigation into allegations against Cardinal Marc Ouellet concluded there was not sufficient…
Funcionario: El mundo digital deja a algunos ‘hiperconectados y solos’
CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — El buen periodismo tiene que ser creativo y promover una comunicación enfocada en el diálogo, la inteligencia y ayudar a…
Idaho Supreme Court upholds state law banning most abortions
BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Supreme Court Aug. 12 upheld a state law that bans abortion except in cases of rape, incest or to…
Dolan: Como enseñó Jesús, la iglesia debe acoger y ayudar a inmigrantes recién llegados
CIUDAD DE NUEVA YORK — La perspectiva de la Iglesia Católica sobre las necesidades de las familias migrantes que llegan a la ciudad de…
Pilgrims walk ‘in the footsteps’ of Blessed Michael McGivney on feast day
By Andrew Fowler NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Christopher Casey, a college student from Philadelphia, has only come to learn about Blessed Michael McGivney by…
The elderly can unite all generations, save humanity, pope says
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis dedicated his general audience talk to the urgent need for young and old to come together…
As Jesus taught, church must welcome, help newly arrived migrants, cardinal says
NEW YORK — The Catholic Church’s perspective on the needs of migrant families arriving in New York City on buses from Texas is to…
Digital world leaves some ‘hyperconnected and alone,’ Vatican official says
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Good journalism has to be creative and promote communication that focuses on dialogue, intelligence and helping build active…