Court’s abortion ruling continues ‘cruel precedent,’ says bishop
byBy Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — In a 5-4 decision June 29, the Supreme Court ruled that a Louisiana law requiring that…
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‘Black lives matter!’ says Las Vegas bishop in pastoral on racism
byBy Catholic News Service LAS VEGAS — The “tragic death” of George Floyd, an African American killed while in the custody of a white…
Sacred silence: Pandemic spurs innovation, appreciation for sacred music
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — From priests donning face masks and gloves while distributing Communion to exchanging nods with socially…
Justice movements need people united behind strategic goals, King says
byBy Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The cause of greater justice for all will be best served when people unite with a…
Directory called ‘fresh, focused tool’ that will ‘enhance’ evangelization
byBy Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis welcomed the Vatican’s updated “Directory for Catechesis,” saying…
Catholics mark 70th anniversary of outbreak of Korean War
byBy Catholic News Service SEOUL — Catholics prayed for lasting peace on the divided Korean Peninsula June 25, marking the 70th anniversary of the outbreak…
God listens to everybody — sinner, saint, victim, killer, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Everyone lives a life that is often inconsistent or a “contradiction” because people can be both…
Church leaders urged to take stronger stand against institutionalized racism
byBy Mike Mastromatteo Catholic News Service TORONTO — The Catholic Church has been caught up in a quagmire of racism in American society, especially in…
Young people call DACA ruling good news, but know battle not over
byBy Betty Araya Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — “It’s DACA; it’s good.” Those were the words Giovana Oaxaca wrote to her staff, hands trembling, when…
Retired pope returns to Vatican after visiting his brother in Germany
byBy Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Retired Pope Benedict XVI returned to the Vatican June 22, five days after flying to Germany…