National/World News

September 1, 2020<September 1, 2020

Misery of slavery remains, Archbishop Gregory tells Notre Dame students

by Catholic News Service

By Josephine von Dohlen, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — In a class within an anti-racism course at the University of Notre Dame, Washington Archbishop…

September 1, 2020<September 1, 2020

Church reform meets resistance in some circles, Georgetown forum told

by Catholic News Service

By Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Pope Francis’ efforts to bring reform in the Catholic Church are meeting resistance in some church…

August 31, 2020<August 31, 2020

Catholic organizations, faithful took part in 2020’s March on Washington

by The Record

By Rhina Guidos, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — On the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, college student Aalayah Eastmond, of Trinity Washington University, spoke…

August 31, 2020<August 31, 2020

Hurricane destroys Louisiana churches, closes schools, displaces priests

by Catholic News Service

LAKE CHARLES, La. — Hurricane Laura destroyed six churches in the Diocese of Lake Charles, left a dozen others “highly compromised” and did heavy…

August 28, 2020<August 28, 2020

U.S. bishops to meet virtually, not in person, in November

by The Record

WASHINGTON — The U.S. bishops will conduct their annual fall general meeting virtually in November rather than meet in person as has been the…

August 26, 2020<August 26, 2020

Archbishop Rozanski installed to lead Archdiocese of St. Louis

by Catholic News Service

By Jennifer Brinker Catholic News Service ST. LOUIS — As he was installed as the new spiritual leader of the Archdiocese of St. Louis,…

August 26, 2020<August 26, 2020

Catholics denounce scheduled federal execution of Navajo tribe member

by Catholic News Service

By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Catholic leaders have joined their voices with members of the Navajo Nation in opposing the Aug….