Pope calls world to act on impact of climate change on poorest countries
byBy Dennis Sadowski Pope Francis invited Catholics — and anyone else interested — to join a seven-year journey to widen the reach of his…
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First Nations delegation tells of hopes for upcoming meeting with pope
byBy Michael Swan, Catholic News Service TORONTO — In one hour gathered in a room with Pope Francis, 13 Assembly of First Nations delegates…
Discrimination must end,
Pope Francis says
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By JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES VATICAN CITY — The Catholic Church must be a home for all, especially for people with disabilities who continue to…
Clergy comfort students, community after tragic high school shooting
byBy Michael Stechschulte, Catholic News Service LAKE ORION, Mich. — Many were not Catholic, but they arrived at St. Joseph Catholic Church the night…
All eyes are on Supreme Court for its biggest abortion case in decades
byBy Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON — When the Supreme Court hears oral arguments Dec. 1 for the biggest abortion case in decades, all eyes —…
Catholic church burned as Myanmar military continues assault
byYANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar’s military continues to target churches in predominantly Christian regions in the Buddhist-majority country, ignoring appeals by the Catholic Church and…
Harvest Mass is a time to thank God, ask for mercy, says Texas bishop
byBy Janet Jones WEIMAR, Texas —People from different areas of the Diocese of Victoria gathered for a Catholic Rural Life Harvest Mass Nov. 20…
Pope sends condolences to victims of Waukesha parade attack
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis expressed his condolences to the victims of a tragic attack at a Christmas parade in…
Case manager, once a refugee himself, helps Afghans prosper in new life
byBy Katie Peterson NASHVILLE — Sarwar Hawez is one of eight case managers helping the Afghans who will be resettled in Nashville after being…
Communion statement aims to ‘retrieve and revive’ understanding
byBy Carol Zimmermann BALTIMORE — The U.S. bishops approved their statement on the Eucharist with 222 “yes” votes Nov. 17, the second of two…