Pope arrives in Hungary preaching cooperation, welcome — not isolation
byBy Cindy Wooden BUDAPEST, Hungary — Paying homage to Hungary’s history, culture and location in the heart of Europe, Pope Francis pushed against the…
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Washington state bans AR-15 sales, requires training and waiting period for new gun buys
byBy Kate Scanlon Washington state enacted a new law April 25 banning the sale, manufacture and import of assault weapons, or military-style semi-automatic firearms…
Educational diversity, Eucharistic devotion are strong features of 2023 class of new priests, report says
byBy Gina Christian Ahead of an annual day of prayer for vocations, a newly released report shows what one researcher called greater “consistency of…
Every Christian has a vocation to share God’s love, pope says
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Every Christian has a vocation to respond to God’s love and to share that love with others, Pope…
Reports: Russian forces in Ukraine have seized a Roman Catholic church
byBy Gina Christian Russian forces have reportedly seized a Roman Catholic church in Ukraine, according to published accounts. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW),…
Pope appeals for end to violence in Sudan
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has appealed for an end to violence in Sudan and a return to dialogue. “I invite…
Spend time with Jesus every evening to reflect on the day, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz Jesus knows how to turn every difficulty or fall into a step forward, Pope Francis said. With Christ’s love “even that…
Papal trip to Hungary: War, migration likely to top agenda
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán believe strengthening Christian values can make Europe a better place,…
CRS asks Congress to increase U.S. foreign aid budget, citing climate change’s global impact
byBy Kate Scanlon WASHINGTON — Catholic Relief Services, the U.S. Catholic Church’s international aid agency, urged congressional lawmakers to increase funding for the United…
‘Our prayers go up’: Kansas City Catholics turn to faith, dialogue after Ralph Yarl shooting
byBy Gina Christian Catholics in Kansas City, Missouri, are turning to faith, dialogue and discernment after a local Black teen was shot by a…