Blessed John Paul I, ‘the smiling pope,’ showed God’s goodness, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Beatifying Blessed John Paul I, Pope Francis praised the late pope for showing the world God’s goodness and…
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Pope issues new constitution, code for the Order of Malta
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — For the unity and greater good of the Knights of Malta, Pope Francis has promulgated a new constitution…
CRS gets aid to first families devastated by Pakistani floods
byBy Mark Pattison WASHINGTON — The initial aid from Catholic Relief Services in response to the devastating floods in Pakistan has gotten to families…
Ukrainian bishops praise efforts to restart schooling disrupted by war
byBy Jonathan Luxmoore Ukrainian bishops welcomed efforts to restart classes for a new school year and offered church basements as emergency air raid shelters…
Firefighter’s trust in God is forged by fire and faith
byBy John Shaughnessy INDIANAPOLIS — Joe Ybarra reached for his rosary as the wildfire raged across the Idaho mountainside, threatening his life and the…
Catholic Labor Network urges Tennesseans to know about Right to Work laws
byBy Katie Peterson NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Local representatives of the Catholic Labor Network, a national nonprofit membership organization, are encouraging Tennesseans to educate themselves…
Bishops urge listening to the call of the earth during Season of Creation
byWASHINGTON — Stressing that listening for God’s call to discipleship is integral to faith, the chairmen of two U.S. bishops’ committees invited people to…
Catholic Charities sets up water distribution in response to Miss. flooding
byJACKSON, Miss. — Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Jackson, Miss., has begun distributing water to help residents besieged by a failing water system…
Farmworkers’ march in support of workers’ bill has Catholic presence
byBy Melissa Cedillo SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Thousands of marchers lined up in a Sacramento park Aug. 26 to finish the last mile of a…
Pope: Correct view of tradition nurtures beauty, grandeur of the liturgy
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — The liturgy must be nurtured with care and never be neglected or abused, Pope Francis said. “The liturgy…