Lending an ear leads to lending one’s voice in advocacy, suggest panelists
byBy Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Sister Tracey Horan had a confession to make. “When I was in high school, I was…
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Xavier University of Louisiana receives bomb threats Feb. 1
byBy Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON — On Feb. 1, Xavier University of Louisiana was among a group of several historically Black colleges and universities in…
In decisions, Breyer has opposed death penalty, supported right to abortion
byBy Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON — Justice Stephen Breyer is planning to retire at the end of the court’s term, according to a report first…
All urged to pray, work for ‘a post-Roe America’ that cherishes human life
byBy Julie Asher WASHINGTON — If Roe falls, “my hope is that we will come together and seize this opportunity to create a post-Roe…
Catholic Church, society must do more to overcome racism, says bishop
byBy Tony Gutiérrez PHOENIX — Imagining what the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., might say if he were alive today, retired Bishop Edward K….
Ukrainians are afraid, but hope in the power of prayer, archbishop says
byBy Cindy Wooden ROME — Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk of Kyiv-Halych, Ukraine, major archbishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, knows his people are frightened. “People…
Pope sets Jan. 26 as day of
prayer for peace in Ukraine
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VATICAN CITY — Saying he was worried about Ukraine and how a possible Russian-Ukrainian conflict could spread, Pope Francis proclaimed Jan. 26 as a…
Pro-life marchers’ energy, enthusiasm is ‘palpable,’ says march official
byBy Kurt Jensen WASHINGTON — One aspect of the annual March for Life that never changes is the loud cheering when the lead group,…
Poll: Majority support legal limits
on abortion, oppose taxpayer funding
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A new Knights of Columbus/Marist Poll shows that 71% of Americans support legal limits on abortion and a majority…
Munich abuse report incriminates retired pope; Vatican to study document
byCatholic News Service MUNICH — A law firm’s report on how abuse cases were handled in the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising incriminated retired…