Pope creates 20 new cardinals, including San Diego bishop
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY — In a ceremony to create 20 new cardinals, Pope Francis encouraged the College of Cardinals to have…
Misunderstanding of pregnancy centers’ mission seen as a reason for attacks
By Barb Umberger ST. PAUL, Minn. — Angela Franey, executive director of Abria Pregnancy Resources, said recent vandalism at the organization’s St. Paul location…
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry summons nuncio over papal comments on car bomb
KYIV, Ukraine — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas, Pope Francis’ ambassador to Ukraine, to express disappointment about papal comments regarding…
Vaticano destaca parroquia de Chicago en video sobre acogida a inmigrantes
Por Carol Glatz CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — Una parroquia de Chicago aparece en una campaña de video que el papa Francisco lanzó este verano…
Pope meeting off as Russian patriarch cancels visit to Kazakhstan
By Junno Arocho Esteves ROME — Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, who was expected to meet Pope Francis at the Congress of World and Traditional…
Feedback during synod shows church is ‘alive,’ yearns for Gospel, panel says
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — The input and feedback coming from those taking part in the synodal journey underway around the world have…
Forgiveness is the only weapon to be used against war, pope says
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Even though it takes more strength to forgive than to wage war, forgiveness is the only feasible weapon…
Papa quiere diálogo con obispos sobre ministerios de la iglesia
Por Carol Glatz CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — Han pasado cincuenta años desde que San Pablo VI instituyó los ministerios de lector y acólito, abriéndolos…
Pope tells Catholic lawmakers to tackle inequality, injustice
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — The world needs lawmakers who are capable, inspired by love and dedicated to serving the most vulnerable, Pope…
USCCB official sees enthusiasm building for WYD 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal
By Tom Tracy Much has changed in the world since the seminal World Youth Day 1993 event in Denver put the event firmly on…