Pope: Politicians must save, not squander, assets for future generations
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — A nation’s welfare and social service systems are a reminder that everything is connected, and everyone is interdependent…
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Hate crimes targeting religions on rise in Canada; crimes against Catholics increase 260%
byBy Francois Gloutnay MONTREAL — In 2021, Canadian police services received 3,360 statements related to hate crimes, a 27% increase compared to 2020, with…
Grand jury votes to indict former President Donald Trump, shaking up 2024 campaign
byBy Kate Scanlon WASHINGTON — According to media reports, a Manhattan grand jury voted to indict former President Donald Trump on March 30 for…
Pope set to leave hospital after three-day stay for bronchitis
byBy Carol Glatz ROME — Pope Francis enjoyed a pizza “party” with staff on his second night at Rome’s Gemelli hospital and was expected…
Doctors report ‘marked improvement’ in pope’s condition
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service ROME (CNS) — More than 24 hours after he entered the hospital, Pope Francis’ doctors reported a “marked improvement” in…
Pope ‘steadily improving’ from respiratory infection, Vatican says
byBy Justin McLellan ROME — After spending the night in the hospital, Pope Francis is “steadily improving” from a respiratory infection and continuing his…
Pope hospitalized for respiratory infection, Vatican says
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — After having difficulty breathing, Pope Francis went to Rome’s Gemelli hospital March 29 where he was diagnosed with…
Diocesan officials call mass shooting at Nashville Presbyterian school ‘sad, shocking,’ urge prayers for victims, families
byBy Katie Peterson NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Officials of the Nashville Diocese called news of a morning mass shooting and loss of life at a private Christian…
Papa Francisco: Para construir una vida parroquial fuerte, evite los chismes
byPor Justin McLellan CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — El chisme es el enemigo del sentido de comunidad y aceptación de una parroquia, dijo el Papa…
As federal government pursues police brutality, communities look for church’s voice
byBy Robert Alan Glover “I’m just trying to get home … I’m showing you my hands … I am on the ground.” These phrases…