Brazilian bishops congratulate da Silva, note much work ahead
byBy Lise Alves SÃO PAULO — The Brazilian bishops’ conference congratulated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for winning the nation’s presidential election but noted…
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NCEA reports quicker academic recovery from pandemic for Catholic schools
byBy Mark Pattison WASHINGTON — The National Catholic Educational Association says Catholic schools have recovered more quickly from the pandemic than their public school…
Father Doyle, a former CNS columnist and Albany, N.Y. pastor, dies at 82
byALBANY, N.Y. — Father Kenneth Doyle, who wrote the popular Catholic News Service “Question Corner” column for the past 11 years and had served…
Parish’s grief ministry aims to help people cope with loss past the funeral
byBy Katie Peterson NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Grief is a natural part of life. Every person has their turn to experience the loss of a…
Supreme Court justices question affirmative action admission policies
byBy Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON — A divided and often skeptical Supreme Court heard two cases Oct. 31 challenging race-conscious policies used in university admissions…
Asian bishops commit to work with nations, NGOs for better continent
byBANGKOK, Thailand — Catholic bishops in Asia have committed themselves to engage with governments, nongovernmental agencies and civil organizations to respond to issues affecting…
Pope: Parishes are essential places for growing in faith, community
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — The COVID-19 pandemic has weakened many parishes, but that community “in the midst of homes, in the midst…
Novena at virtual cemetery helps parishioners prayerfully remember the dead
byBy Brenda Sexton VANCOUVER, Wash. — Neat rows of 220 white crosses, decorated with bright candles and beautiful flowers and bearing the names of…
Archbishop offers prayers for Pelosi’s husband after hammer attack
byBy Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON — San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone said he was praying for the husband of House of Representatives Speaker Nancy…
Commission starts planning global report on child protection efforts
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — With a renewed membership, the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors met at the Vatican in late…