Like Rev. King, God’s disciples are called to work to transform world, says cardinal
By Aida Bustos SAN DIEGO — Cardinal Robert W. McElroy of San Diego called on all disciples of God to work to transform the…
Catholic aid agency’s staff remain in Yemen amid coalition strikes
By Gina Christian Staff from Caritas Poland will remain in Yemen following U.S. and U.K.-led strikes on Houthi rebels, according to mission head Radoslaw…
Broglio: Reflect on Rev. King’s ‘rallying cry’ to confront today’s ‘evils of racism’
By OSV News WASHINGTON — The Jan. 15 federal holiday honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a time to “pause and…
Manila’s first mega-procession of Black Nazarene after pandemic draws millions
MANILA, Philippines — In one of the largest religious festivals in the world, the Catholic procession of the Black Nazarene in Manila brought millions…
US bishops asked to hold new rounds of Synod on Synodality listening sessions
By Gina Christian Dioceses across the U.S. are asked to hold additional listening sessions in the next few months, following a request from the…
ANALYSIS: US Catholics’ priest shortage faces new ‘serious crisis’ due to immigration law
By Kimberley Heatherington For the global faithful accustomed to reports of an ongoing vocations crisis, the Vatican’s March 2023 announcement that the worldwide number…
Country star Craig Morgan shares his journey of faith to becoming Catholic
By Katie Peterson NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As country star Craig Morgan looks back on his life, from his military service to his multi-decade music…
Texas judge grants exception to state abortion ban
By Kate Scanlon A Texas judge ruled Dec. 7 in favor of a pregnant mother who sued the state to seek an exemption to…
Exile: Don’t underestimate Nicaragua church’s ‘prophetic voice’ amid repression
By Gina Christian In the face of Nicaragua’s authoritarian regime, “the prophetic voice of the Catholic Church cannot be underestimated,” said an opposition leader…
On ‘goodwill tour’ to Nigeria, Kentucky bishop finds packed Masses, vibrant vocations
By Elizabeth Wong Barnstead OWENSBORO, Ky. — By the time he set off on his 16-day trip to Nigeria in October, Bishop William F….