Pandemic, Capitol violence change March for Life plans but not its commitment
By Kurt Jensen, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — If all goes well Jan. 29, Jeanne Mancini, president of the March for Life Defense and…
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Gomez: As Rev. King urged, meet forces of hate, ignorance ‘with power of love’
WASHINGTON — In the spirit of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., “we must meet the forces of hate and ignorance with the power…
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Peace only way to face global crises, Vatican U.N. nuncio says
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The crisis facing many countries due to the COVID-19 pandemic requires a united global…
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In message for World Sick Day, pope calls for health care for all
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Praising those who help the sick and praying for those who are sick, Pope Francis…
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For Ash Wednesday, Vatican asks priests to ‘sprinkle’ ashes on heads
Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments asked priests to take special anti-COVID-19 precautions this year…
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Bishops call for an end to the federal death penalty
WASHINGTON — A joint statement from two U.S. bishops who head different committees of the U.S. bishops called for an end to the federal…
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House impeachment article cites Trump for ‘incitement of insurrection’
WASHINGTON — House Democrats introduced a single article of impeachment, charging President Donald Trump with “incitement of insurrection” for his role in a riot…
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Jesuit priest will deliver invocation at Biden’s presidential inauguration
By Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Jesuit Father Leo O’Donovan, former president of Georgetown University, will deliver the invocation at the presidential…
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Pope says he was ‘astonished’ by violence at Capitol
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis offered prayers for the people of the United States “shaken by the recent…
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Historians: Capitol Hill breach damaged U.S. politics
By Tom Tracy, Catholic News Service WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — There is no example in American history of a U.S. president inciting violence…
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