Nigeria faces looming crisis, becoming a ‘killing field,’ bishops say
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Nigeria’s government must urgently address the “evil of kidnapping” and the “looming crisis” in the country, two Vatican…
Donors help raise $100,000 for Catholic marriage ministry initiatives across western Kentucky
By Elizabeth Wong Barnstead OWENSBORO, Ky. — Contributions of $50,000 enabled the Owensboro Diocese to receive a matching grant from the national Catholic Marriage…
Mujer católica, madre de dos hijos, fallece luego de recibir un disparo en tiroteo masivo en el desfile del Super Bowl en Kansas City
Por Lauretta Brown Lisa López-Galván, católica, madre de dos hijos y querida DJ de la emisora de radio KKFI de Kansas City, Missouri, fue…
As Vatican, others urge disarmament, Russia reportedly working on space-based nuclear weapon
By Kate Scanlon WASHINGTON — The United States has new intelligence about new Russian capabilities concerning a space-based nuclear weapon that could threaten the…
House votes to reauthorize Catholic lawmaker’s landmark anti-trafficking effort
By Kate Scanlon WASHINGTON — The U.S. House on Feb. 13 voted to reauthorize the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, legislation to bolster anti-trafficking programs,…
Catholic mother of 2 killed in Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade mass shooting
By Lauretta Brown Lisa Lopez-Galvan, a Catholic mother of two and beloved disc jockey for the KKFI radio station in Kansas City, Missouri, was…
Chiefs won, but Jesus takes first place in Ash Wednesday victory parade, says Kansas City bishop
By Gina Christian Kansas City Chiefs fans are looking forward to a Super Bowl victory parade Feb. 14 — but for Catholics, who mark…
Want to join the National Eucharistic Congress? Financial aid now available
By Gina Christian The organizers of the National Eucharistic Congress are making it easier for cash-strapped families to attend the July 17-21 gathering in…
Synod on Synodality is process for becoming a ‘better’ church, cardinal tells educators
By Patricia Zapor WASHINGTON — The Synod on Synodality, “a meeting about meetings,” as it has been called, is primarily a process for becoming…
Catholic immigration advocates express concern about Senate’s proposed border deal
By Kate Scanlon WASHINGTON — Key Senate negotiators Feb. 4 released an approximately $118 billion emergency national security bill that would send a fresh…