Catholic Extension receives $1.5 million grant for Puerto Rico recovery work
byWASHINGTON — A $1.5 million grant awarded by the U.S. bishops’ Subcommittee on Catholic Home Missions will support Catholic Extension’s ongoing disaster recovery work…
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In new year, share the blessing of your time, pope writes
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — At the beginning of a year people hope will mark the end of the COVID-19…
Tradition of Epiphany door blessing with chalk is symbol of hope in 2021
byBy George P. Matysek Jr., Catholic News Service BALTIMORE — The ancient Christian tradition of marking doorways with blessed chalk on the feast of…
White House proclamation honors anniversary of St. Thomas Becket’s martyrdom
byWASHINGTON — The White House issued a proclamation honoring the 850th anniversary of the martyrdom of St. Thomas Becket Dec. 29 and inviting “the…
Vatican calls for equitable COVID-19 vaccine distribution
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service The Vatican’s coronavirus commission and the Pontifical Academy for Life issued a joint statement calling for a…
Catholics involved in giving, receiving COVID-19 vaccines
byTIMONIUM, Md. — Margaret Whitty didn’t hesitate when given the opportunity to be among the first residents of the Stella Maris Nursing Home near…
‘We need sacramentality,’ Cardinal Gregory tells members of consecrated life
byBy Lynnea Mumola, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Virtually addressing members of consecrated life serving the Archdiocese of Washington, Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory spoke…
Over 40 pro-life leaders call on Senate to reject Biden’s nominee to head HHS
byBy Julie Asher, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Over 40 prominent pro-life leaders called on the U.S. Senate Dec. 21 to reject President-elect Joe…
Pope on Christmas: Share hope, promote peace, give vaccine to all
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — On a Christmas like no other, Pope Francis prayed for people who could not be…
Pope at Christmas: Jesus’ birth brings hope in troubling times
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service The birth of Christ is a gift from God that brings people hope and courage in troubled…