Federal judge rules CRS must pay health benefits for spouse of gay employee
BALTIMORE — A U.S. District Court judge in Maryland has ruled that Catholic Relief Services, the U.S. bishops’ overseas relief and development agency, must…
Policía saca a la fuerza a obispo nicaragüense de la curia, lo traslada
Por David Agren La policía nicaragüense irrumpió un edificio la sede diocesana de Matagalpa y destituyó a un obispo que había estado bajo arresto…
Center begun with CCHD grant helps workers deal with pandemic, #MeToo issues
By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON — A center that began with a grant from the Catholic Campaign for Human Development has become the go-to place…
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…