Congress urged to ‘seize hopeful moment,’ vote to protect life, common good
By Julie Asher WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade “presents a historic opportunity to reshape society for the better,”…
Church leaders urged to be trailblazers in addressing systemic racism
By Chaz Muth WASHINGTON — When deadly, racially motivated violence erupted in a Black church in Charleston, South Carolina, a Pittsburgh synagogue, a Walmart…
At audience, pope reflects on ‘penitential pilgrimage’ to Canada
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY — The remembrance, reconciliation and healing from the Catholic Church’s past sins committed against Indigenous populations is a…
Biden continues construction along parts of border wall started by Trump
By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON — Some border residents and organizations are speaking out against the Biden administration after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security…
Greed for wealth is behind wars, conflicts, pope says
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY — Unbridled greed for wealth and possessions is a sickness that is the driving force behind wars and…
Courage, resilience: Trip shows tenacity of Canada’s Indigenous and pope
By Cindy Wooden IQALUIT, Nunavut — At the end of his six-day visit to Canada, Pope Francis, sitting in a wheelchair, said goodbye to…
Court: Catholic school has right to hire staff who uphold church doctrine
CHICAGO — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit in Chicago said July 28 that a Catholic high school in Indianapolis and…
Stop the war in Ukraine and negotiate, pope says
VATICAN CITY — The only reasonable way to address the suffering of Ukrainians is to stop fighting and negotiate, Pope Francis said. Even during…
Pope entrusts new relationship with Indigenous to three holy women
By Cindy Wooden QUEBEC CITY — Meeting Indigenous survivors of residential schools in Canada, Pope Francis entrusted them and the journey of truth, healing…
Pro-lifers rally inside Indiana Statehouse for unborn babies, their mothers
By Sean Gallagher INDIANAPOLIS — Mike Fichter, president of Indiana Right to Life, stood before 1,200 pro-lifers packed in an atrium of the Indiana…