Pope: International law has been violated, nuclear risks worsened with war
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Europe and the entire world are being shaken by a war of great seriousness, Pope Francis told his…
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Keep pushing forward, Chilean bishops say after voters reject constitution
byBy David Agren MEXICO CITY — Bishops in Chile have urged citizens to push forward with trying to write a new constitution and reach…
Vatican Library invites world’s scholars to read, contribute to new journal
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — The Vatican Library, one of the world’s oldest libraries, has launched a new scholarly journal to help promote…
Discernment means recognizing God in the unexpected, pope says
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY — Discerning the will of God means being able to listen to one’s own heart and recognize the…
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…
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…