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…
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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…
Supreme Court hears arguments over Christians’ right not to work on Sunday
byBy Kate Scanlon WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court heard April 18 arguments in a case that could have broad implications for employees seeking…
Steady decline of U.S. Latinos identifying as Catholics sounds alarm to ‘shift gears’
byBy Maria-Pia Negro Chin The number of U.S. Latinos who identify as Catholic continues to decline steadily, with only about 43% now self-identifying as…
People wounded in life should find welcome in the church, pope says
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — The wounds of Christ, still visible after his resurrection, are the greatest sign of God’s love and mercy,…
Federal judge temporarily blocks Biden’s clean water rule amid challenge from 24 states
byBy Kate Scanlon WASHINGTON — A federal judge April 12 blocked a Biden administration rule that would expand federal protections for thousands of smaller…
Florida immigration bill criminalizing transporting undocumented immigrants has religious liberty implications, faith leaders say
byA bill in Florida that supporters say would crack down on illegal immigration in the Sunshine State has prompted concerns from some faith leaders…