Vandals target crisis pregnancy center in western Massachusetts
By Carolee McGrath EASTHAMPTON, Mass. — Police are investigating vandalism at a western Massachusetts pregnancy center that provides women facing a crisis pregnancy with…
In note to nuns, pope says he is doing everything he can for Ukraine
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis said he is doing everything he can for Ukraine, saying the world was witnessing “cruelty.” In…
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…