At Jesuit agency event, Biden announces he will dramatically raise refugee cap
byBy Rhina Guidos, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Weeks after the administration of President Donald Trump announced it was dropping to a historic low…
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In gathering for U.S. bishops like no other, annual meeting goes online
byBy Rhina Guidos, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Catholic bishops will gather Nov. 16 and 17 for their annual meeting, but this time in…
Pope Francis calls Biden to congratulate him on winning presidential election
byCatholic News Service WILMINGTON, Del. — Pope Francis called President-elect Joe Biden early Nov. 12 to congratulate him on winning the U.S. presidential election….
World Day of Poor initiatives adapt to pandemic, Vatican official says
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Even during a global pandemic, the World Day of the Poor will be an important…
At 100, WWII vet recounts joining Women’s Coast Guard Reserves to serve country
byBy Eleska Aubespin, Catholic News Service HOUSTON — Seaman 1st Class Shirley H. Reagor once boarded an Italian submarine to perform her military duties…
Military chaplain prays more priests feel call to serve armed forces
byBy Joe Ruff, Catholic News Service ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Army National Guard Lt. Nick Kehtel found himself in the middle of California’s…
Supreme Court seems ready to let Affordable Care Act stand
byBy Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — On Nov. 10, when the fate of the Affordable Care Act faced the Supreme Court for…
Navy dad, back home after 15 months away, surprises daughter at Catholic school
byBy Michelle Martin, Catholic News Service CHICAGO — The father-daughter reunion at a Catholic school in suburban Chicago was weeks in the making. U.S….
At audience, pope renews commitment to fight abuse
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — After the Vatican released its extensive report on Theodore E. McCarrick, Pope Francis renewed…
McCarrick report summary cites lack of serious investigations of rumors
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Although dogged for years by rumors of sexual impropriety, Theodore E. McCarrick was able to…