Catholic retired firefighter has ‘mission’ of making, giving away masks
byBy Sean Gallagher Catholic News Service INDIANAPOLIS — Back in early April, Jim Donlan had a problem. Face masks were starting to be used more…
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‘George W. Bush,’ May 4-5, PBS
byBy Joseph McAleer Catholic News Service NEW YORK — A warts-and-all view of the 43rd president of the United States is showcased in “George W….
Vatican releases book of pope’s homilies, prayers for ‘difficult times’
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The Vatican published a free downloadable book of Pope Francis’ prayers and homilies responding to…
Catholic leaders press Trump to support aid to schools during pandemic
byBy Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said he would continue to support issues vital to the Catholic Church, especially abortion, religious freedom…
Parental controls growing stronger for video watching, apps
byBy Mark Pattison Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — TV viewing has gone up this spring. For some reason. Even men who love to watch the…
Georgia public Masses still suspended; phased reopening of Montana churches
byBy Nichole Golden Catholic News Service SMYRNA, Ga. — In an April 23 letter to the faithful, the bishops of Georgia discussed the decision to…
Creation is sacred gift deserving respect, care, pope says on Earth Day
byBy Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Humanity has failed to take care of the earth and its inhabitants, sinning against God and…
Jesus’ love, mercy seen bringing ‘comfort and hope’ to all amid pandemic
byBy Leslie Miller Catholic News Service ARLINGTON, Va. — During a Mass livestreamed from the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington on Divine Mercy…
Coakley: Oklahoma City remains ‘beacon of healing’ 25 years after bombing
byBy Catholic News Service OKLAHOMA CITY — The nation will never forget “the 168 innocent lives taken, including 19 children,” in the bombing of the…
Retired pope, celebrating 93rd birthday, is well, secretary says
byBy Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Retired Pope Benedict XVI “is well,” although the coronavirus pandemic restrictions mean he will receive no visitors April…