Idaho Supreme Court upholds state law banning most abortions
byBOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Supreme Court Aug. 12 upheld a state law that bans abortion except in cases of rape, incest or to…
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Pilgrims walk ‘in the footsteps’ of Blessed Michael McGivney on feast day
byBy Andrew Fowler NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Christopher Casey, a college student from Philadelphia, has only come to learn about Blessed Michael McGivney by…
The elderly can unite all generations, save humanity, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis dedicated his general audience talk to the urgent need for young and old to come together…
As Jesus taught, church must welcome, help newly arrived migrants, cardinal says
byNEW YORK — The Catholic Church’s perspective on the needs of migrant families arriving in New York City on buses from Texas is to…
Digital world leaves some ‘hyperconnected and alone,’ Vatican official says
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Good journalism has to be creative and promote communication that focuses on dialogue, intelligence and helping build active…
Mass commemorates bicentennial of Brooklyn, N.Y., Catholic parish
byBy John Woods BROOKLYN, N.Y. — New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan celebrated an Aug. 14 Mass marking the 200th anniversary of the establishment…
Nicaraguan priest detained, others blocked from Marian celebration
byBy David Agren Three police patrols detained a Nicaraguan priest at his parish Aug. 14, in the latest instance of the government repression of…
Mary teaches primacy of humility over power, success
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY — Mary’s humble life and example are a testament to the triumph of service and love over power…
Principal calls vandalism at Catholic school in Washington ‘a hate crime’
byBy Richard Szczepanowski WASHINGTON – St. Anthony Catholic School in Northeast Washington has been vandalized twice in less than a week in what the…
Catholic agencies feel pinch of fewer donations for school-supply drives
byBy Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON — Each year at back-to-school-time, many parents are in sticker shock about school-supply costs. This year, with inflation, is no…