Jesus always loves, defends his flock, seeks out everyone, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Jesus is the good shepherd who knows, loves and defends his sheep, embracing everyone…
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2021 Morgan Scholars will receive $8,500 awards
byNine seniors who attend Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Louisville were recently awarded the Father John H. Morgan Scholarship sponsored by the…
Papal safeguarding commission continues work online and in Rome
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Even as the COVID-19 pandemic continued, members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of…
Abuse survivor believes now is a great evangelical moment for church
byBy Jay Nies, Catholic News Service JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Teresa Pitt Green, who as a child was sexually abused by Catholic priests, said…
‘Amoris Laetitia’ family portraits: Sometimes messy, but grace-filled
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Sometimes the Catholic Church has “proposed a far too abstract and almost artificial theological ideal…
India reports COVID-19 patients dying of lack of oxygen; leak kills 22
byNEW DELHI — An oxygen leak at a government hospital in India has killed 22 COVID-19 patients as the entire country faces a huge…
People must care for creation or face self-destruction, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — When it comes to safeguarding creation, there is no time to waste — humanity either…
Former police officer found guilty on all three counts in death of Floyd
byBy Joe Ruff and Maria Wiering, Catholic News Service ST. PAUL, Minn. — After a three-week trial, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was…
Archbishop offers special Mass to pray for jurors, peace in communities
byBy Joe Ruff, Catholic News Service ST. PAUL, Minn. — As closing arguments began April 19 in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer…
St. Teresa of Avila’s life of prayer made her ‘exceptional,’ pope says
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service While St. Teresa of Avila was outstanding in many ways, her union with Christ through prayer made…