BANGKOK, Thailand — Catholic bishops in Asia have committed themselves to engage with governments, nongovernmental agencies and civil organizations to respond to issues affecting…
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — The COVID-19 pandemic has weakened many parishes, but that community “in the midst of homes, in the midst…
By Brenda Sexton VANCOUVER, Wash. — Neat rows of 220 white crosses, decorated with bright candles and beautiful flowers and bearing the names of…
By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON — San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone said he was praying for the husband of House of Representatives Speaker Nancy…
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — With a renewed membership, the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors met at the Vatican in late…
WASHINGTON — Calling upon Congress for “radical solidarity” with mothers and babies — both born and unborn — four bishops advanced an ambitious legislative…
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Catholics around the globe long to share the Gospel with a world in need, but they see situations…
By Elizabeth Wong Barnstead OWENSBORO, Ky. — Bridget Filback has always believed in God. “What I believe now is that God spared us for…
By Jean Parietti SEATTLE — Celebrating the 10th anniversary of St. Kateri Tekakwitha’s canonization and the local miracle that elevated her to sainthood, Native…
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — The importance of the family for the Catholic Church and for society means that theological reflection on family…