Cardinal Ouellet announces lawsuit against woman who claimed assault
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet announced he is filing a defamation lawsuit in Quebec against a woman who accused…
National/World News
Disarmament is the only way to build peaceful future, cardinal says
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Disarmament is the only way to build a peaceful future, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state….
Sister Pat Daly dies; her ministry was holding corporations accountable
byCALDWELL, N.J. — Dominican Sister Patricia Daly, who spent most of her ministry forcing corporations to do better for their customers and the environment,…
Doubt can be a step toward deeper faith, pope says
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Even the most fervent believers go through moments of doubt and questioning God, and it is a good…
Mother shares her story of finding God after tragic Sandy Hook shooting
byBy Karen A. Avitable NEWTOWN, Conn. — Jennifer Hubbard began Dec. 14, 2012, with her routine just like any other day. She prepared breakfast,…
Utah Catholic student, a Girl Scout, shoots for the moon and wins
byBy Linda Petersen BOUNTIFUL, Utah — Karissa Amante, 10, a fifth-grade student at St. Olaf Catholic School in Bountiful, is flying high after winning…
Church must take seriously the problems, needs of workers, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — All workers should feel welcomed by the church and know that their needs and problems are taken seriously,…
5th Circuit block on transgender mandate stands; 8th Circuit ruling pending
byWASHINGTON — The Biden administration declined to appeal a unanimous ruling by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans that struck…
Gomez: Virgin of Guadalupe ‘leads us to Jesus,’ who shows way to peace
byLOS ANGELES — Our Lady of Guadalupe “always leads us to Jesus, who will show us the way to find peace,” Archbishop José H….
True love leads to freedom, not possessiveness, pope says
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — True love of God or love of another person should lead to a sense of freedom, not to…