Young Catholic triathlete with Down syndrome inspired by faith tells UN he has ‘no limitations’
byBy James Martone UNITED NATIONS — It was his first speaking engagement at the United Nations’ headquarters in New York, and Gabriel Cobb, who…
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Pope Francis praised in U.N. talks for efforts to combat anti-Muslim prejudice
byBy James Martone UNITED NATIONS — Pope Francis and his efforts to promote interreligious harmony featured prominently in United Nations discussions focusing on what…
Wyoming becomes first state to ban abortion pills
byBy Kate Scanlon Wyoming became the first state in the nation to specifically ban the use or prescription of abortion pills on March 17….
Bishops find Catholic disciples, evangelizers with ‘deep spiritual thirst’ on San Quentin death row
bySAN QUENTIN, Calif. — San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone said a recent daylong pastoral visit to death row at San Quentin State Prison…
Franciscans in Holy Land advance next phase of Jerusalem’s Terra Sancta Museum
byBy Tom Tracy JERUSALEM — The priest-director of the Cultural Heritage Office for the Custodia Terrae Sanctae, or Custody of the Holy Land, in Jerusalem…
To be an apostle is to serve, not move up church’s hierarchy, pope says
byBy Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY — Being an apostle does not mean climbing up the church’s hierarchy to look down on others but humbling…
Georgetown panel marks pope’s 10th anniversary, praises his fresh approach to church teaching
byBy Kate Scanlon WASHINGTON — Pope Francis has brought a fresh perspective to established Catholic teaching, panelists said March 13 at an event hosted…
He has ‘changed our lives,’ say those in need about Francis, the ‘pope of the poor’
byBy Paulina Guzik ROME — It’s almost 7 p.m. in Rome. Silvano just arrived at Palazzo Migliori. He rushes to get dinner but since…
Advocates for immigrants say they’re disappointed over Biden border proposals
byBy Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON — In a word, Adrian Dominican Sister Attracta Kelly voiced the frustration a lot of immigration supporters feel toward the Biden…
‘Fraternity, tears, smiles’: Pope shares hopes for the future
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — In interviews focused on the 10th anniversary of his election, Pope Francis insisted it is not his task…