Supreme Court justices question affirmative action admission policies
byBy Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON — A divided and often skeptical Supreme Court heard two cases Oct. 31 challenging race-conscious policies used in university admissions…
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Asian bishops commit to work with nations, NGOs for better continent
byBANGKOK, Thailand — Catholic bishops in Asia have committed themselves to engage with governments, nongovernmental agencies and civil organizations to respond to issues affecting…
Pope: Parishes are essential places for growing in faith, community
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — The COVID-19 pandemic has weakened many parishes, but that community “in the midst of homes, in the midst…
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…
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…