As pandemic devastates Latin America, pope prays to St. Juan Diego
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis sought the intercession of the first Indigenous saint of the Americas as…
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Say ‘no’ to sin, ‘yes’ to grace, pope says on Immaculate Conception feast
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Mary’s Immaculate Conception offers a glimpse to the promised life for all Christians who…
Pope proclaims year dedicated to St. Joseph
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Marking the 150th anniversary of St. Joseph being declared patron of the universal church,…
Federal judge orders full restoration of DACA program
byBy Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — A federal judge Dec. 4 said the Trump administration must fully restore the Deferred Action for…
Cardinal Gregory welcomed home to Washington with applause, balloons, banner
byBy Mark Zimmermann, Catholic News Service HYATTSVILLE, Md. — As Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory’s car pulled up to the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center in Hyattsville…
Panel: Dorothy Day’s focus on the neglected would resonate in COVID-19 era
byBy Kurt Jensen, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Dorothy Day’s need to connect with others and keep neglected people front and center would fit…
Court says Texas, Louisiana can block Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood
byWASHINGTON — The president of the Susan B. Anthony List, a national pro-life organization, welcomed the Nov. 23 federal appeals court decision allowing Texas…
Court says N.Y. pandemic limits on houses of worship restrict religious freedom
byBy Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — In a 5-4 decision issued just before midnight Nov. 25, the Supreme Court lifted the…
Pope creates 13 new cardinals, including Washington archbishop
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — One by one 11 senior churchmen, including two U.S. citizens — Cardinals…
Religious freedom advocates: Will new administration continue support?
byBy Kurt Jensen, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — One of the most frequently expressed questions during an international religious freedom symposium Nov. 19 was…