Biden says he plans to visit border for the first time in his presidency
byBy Kate Scanlon WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Jan. 4 he plans to visit the U.S.-Mexico border, which would be the first visit…
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The saints’ spot: Pope Benedict XVI laid to rest today where two canonized popes were buried
byBy Paulina Guzik ROME — In what looks like a continuation of pontifical legacy, Pope Benedict XVI was buried in the crypt where his…
Scroll in Benedict’s casket briefly summarizes his life and ministry
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI was a renowned theologian, a “recognized authority,” who left “a rich legacy…
At funeral, pope remembers Benedict’s ‘wisdom, tenderness, devotion’
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI “spread and testified to” the Gospel his entire life, Pope Francis told…
FDA permits retail pharmacies to dispense abortion drugs, prompting criticism from Catholic, pro-life groups
byBy Kate Scanlon WASHINGTON — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will allow retail pharmacies to offer abortion pills in the United States for…
Pope Benedict lived the faith he taught, says Archbishop Gänswein
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The person closest to Pope Benedict XVI for the past two and a half years…
‘A great athlete and a great Christian gentleman’: Catholic high school prays for critically injured Bills safety and alumnus
byBy Gina Christian, OSV News The Central Catholic High School community in Pittsburgh is joining in prayer for NFL player Damar Hamlin, a 2016…
Pope remembers predecessor as a ‘great teacher of catechesis’
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI was a “great teacher of catechesis” whose “sharp and gentle thinking” led…
Pro-life leaders regroup after post-Dobbs ballot initiative losses
byBy Kate Scanlon WASHINGTON — After voters in states across the U.S. last November either rejected ballot measures meant to restrict abortion or voted…
Thousands pay last respects to Pope Benedict in St. Peter’s Basilica
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A quiet hush covered the vast expanse of St. Peter’s Square even though it…