Saskatchewan community prays for victims of mass stabbing tragedy
byBy Quinton Amundson Catholics in the Prince Albert Diocese joined the local Anglican bishop and others across Saskatchewan and the nation in praying for…
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New documentary on Sister Thea Bowman highlights her faith, justice work
byBy Anna Capizzi Galvez WASHINGTON — A new documentary on Sister Thea Bowman shines a light on her life and work as an advocate…
Zero tolerance for priests guilty of abuse, pope says in interview
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Calling sexual abuse “diabolical” and a “monstrosity,” Pope Francis underlined there is “zero tolerance” for those in the…
Indiana court sides with archdiocese over teacher firing
byBy Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON — The Indiana Supreme Court said the state could not interfere in a Catholic school’s firing of a teacher in…
Blessed John Paul I, ‘the smiling pope,’ showed God’s goodness, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Beatifying Blessed John Paul I, Pope Francis praised the late pope for showing the world God’s goodness and…
Pope issues new constitution, code for the Order of Malta
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — For the unity and greater good of the Knights of Malta, Pope Francis has promulgated a new constitution…
CRS gets aid to first families devastated by Pakistani floods
byBy Mark Pattison WASHINGTON — The initial aid from Catholic Relief Services in response to the devastating floods in Pakistan has gotten to families…
Ukrainian bishops praise efforts to restart schooling disrupted by war
byBy Jonathan Luxmoore Ukrainian bishops welcomed efforts to restart classes for a new school year and offered church basements as emergency air raid shelters…
Firefighter’s trust in God is forged by fire and faith
byBy John Shaughnessy INDIANAPOLIS — Joe Ybarra reached for his rosary as the wildfire raged across the Idaho mountainside, threatening his life and the…
Catholic Labor Network urges Tennesseans to know about Right to Work laws
byBy Katie Peterson NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Local representatives of the Catholic Labor Network, a national nonprofit membership organization, are encouraging Tennesseans to educate themselves…