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…
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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…
Bishops urge Congress to be in ‘radical solidarity’ with mothers, children
byWASHINGTON — Calling upon Congress for “radical solidarity” with mothers and babies — both born and unborn — four bishops advanced an ambitious legislative…
Synod reports show enthusiasm for mission, but also identify obstacles
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Catholics around the globe long to share the Gospel with a world in need, but they see situations…
Catholic Charities celebrates home rebuilding after Kentucky tornadoes
byBy Elizabeth Wong Barnstead OWENSBORO, Ky. — Bridget Filback has always believed in God. “What I believe now is that God spared us for…
Seattle Catholics celebrate 10th anniversary of St. Kateri’s canonization
byBy Jean Parietti SEATTLE — Celebrating the 10th anniversary of St. Kateri Tekakwitha’s canonization and the local miracle that elevated her to sainthood, Native…
Pope: Church’s concern for the family goes beyond focus on couples
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — The importance of the family for the Catholic Church and for society means that theological reflection on family…
Pope names pastor in New Orleans as auxiliary bishop of Atlanta
byWASHINGTON — Pope Francis has appointed Father John-Nhan Tran, a priest in the Archdiocese of New Orleans and pastor of Mary Queen of Peace…
Religious workers in Cameroon freed after more than a month
byBy Killian Chimtom YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon — After over a month in captivity, the five priests, a nun and three other church workers kidnapped from…