Church says no to processions after police surround parish in Nicaragua
byBy David Agren MEXICO CITY — Police in Nicaragua have thwarted the celebration of feast day processions for patron saints in a city considered…
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Strong education will build a ‘better world,’ cardinal tells U.N. summit
byUNITED NATIONS — During a U.N. education summit, the Vatican’s secretary of state reiterated Pope Francis’ pre-pandemic call that education is “one of the…
Pope calls for increased assistance to those hit by Hurricane Fiona
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — As Hurricane Fiona swept across the Caribbean, leaving behind numerous victims and material destruction, Pope Francis called for…
Cardinal prays at queen’s funeral, signaling Charles’ openness to dialogue
byLONDON — An English cardinal took part in the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in an indication of openness of the British Royal family…
Dominican sisters celebrate 50 years of religious life, friendship
byBy Katie Peterson NASHVILLE, Tenn. — On July 8, Sisters Elizabeth Anne Allen and Jean Marie Warner of the Congregation of Dominican Sisters of…
Bishops speak against transport of migrants; it ‘offends God,’ says one
byBy Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON — Several U.S. Catholic bishops slammed the actions of Republican politicians who have recently begun to send out of their…
U.S. synod report finds participants share common hopes, lingering pain
byBy Dennis Sadowski WASHINGTON — Catholics across the country continue to feel wounded by the clergy abuse crisis, seek a more welcoming church in…
New network will accompany migrants; National Migration Week is Sept. 19-25
byWASHINGTON — Jesuit Refugee Service/USA has launched the Migrant Accompaniment Network, a nationwide group of volunteers “who will engage those who have recently arrived…
Papal envoy delivers aid to Ukraine under gunfire
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY — Polish Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, papal almoner, said he and several others came under gunfire while delivering humanitarian…
Pakistani bishops say they need more help after deadly flooding
byBy Simone Orendain Three bishops of Pakistan dioceses most affected by recent deadly monsoon flooding appealed for more funding for emergency food, repairing damaged…