Pope advances sainthood causes, including priest killed in Ukraine
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis recognized the martyrdom of Hungarian Father Péter Oros, who was killed at the height of…
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Knights honor family of year, present inaugural Blessed McGivney Medal
byBy Katie Peterson NASHVILLE — Thousands of Knights of Columbus members and their families were welcomed to Nashville Aug. 1 for the 140th annual…
24 members of Congress write Biden about Jesuit murders, Mexico violence
byBy David Agren MEXICO CITY — U.S. members of Congress have sent a letter to President Joe Biden, urging him to “work closely with…
Indiana lawmakers continue efforts on protecting unborn, aiding families
byBy Sean Gallagher INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Senate burned the midnight oil during the first week of a special session of the General Assembly…
Church unity threatened by ideology, pope tells Jesuits in Canada
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY — The unity of the Catholic Church’s bishops is fundamental in correcting past wrongs and in confronting challenges…
Congress urged to ‘seize hopeful moment,’ vote to protect life, common good
byBy Julie Asher WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade “presents a historic opportunity to reshape society for the better,”…
Church leaders urged to be trailblazers in addressing systemic racism
byBy Chaz Muth WASHINGTON — When deadly, racially motivated violence erupted in a Black church in Charleston, South Carolina, a Pittsburgh synagogue, a Walmart…
At audience, pope reflects on ‘penitential pilgrimage’ to Canada
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY — The remembrance, reconciliation and healing from the Catholic Church’s past sins committed against Indigenous populations is a…
Biden continues construction along parts of border wall started by Trump
byBy Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON — Some border residents and organizations are speaking out against the Biden administration after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security…
Greed for wealth is behind wars, conflicts, pope says
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY — Unbridled greed for wealth and possessions is a sickness that is the driving force behind wars and…