Nuncio says pope wants the faithful ‘to be the light of the world today’
By Katie Peterson NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Catholic faithful must “be the light of the world today” in both the church and society, said…
Hillbilly Thomists bluegrass band performs for Knights on Opry stage
By Katie Peterson NASHVILLE — As a boy growing up in the Nashville area, Chris Gautsch never expected to perform on the most well-known…
Be authentic, not self-centered, pope tells young people
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY — When united with Christ, young men and women can live a meaningful life devoid of the egotistical…
Pope advances sainthood causes, including priest killed in Ukraine
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis recognized the martyrdom of Hungarian Father Péter Oros, who was killed at the height of…
Knights honor family of year, present inaugural Blessed McGivney Medal
By Katie Peterson NASHVILLE — Thousands of Knights of Columbus members and their families were welcomed to Nashville Aug. 1 for the 140th annual…
24 members of Congress write Biden about Jesuit murders, Mexico violence
By David Agren MEXICO CITY — U.S. members of Congress have sent a letter to President Joe Biden, urging him to “work closely with…
Indiana lawmakers continue efforts on protecting unborn, aiding families
By Sean Gallagher INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Senate burned the midnight oil during the first week of a special session of the General Assembly…
Church unity threatened by ideology, pope tells Jesuits in Canada
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY — The unity of the Catholic Church’s bishops is fundamental in correcting past wrongs and in confronting challenges…
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…