University’s McGivney collection documents sainthood candidate’s legacy
byCatholic News Service WASHINGTON — The campus of The Catholic University of America in Washington is graced with a statue of Father Michael J….
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Gregory: In teaching Gospel values, Catholic schools can address societal ills
byBy Richard Szczepanowski, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Catholic schools have been entrusted with an “awesome responsibility” to teach Gospel values that can help…
Pope has history of defending marriage, but being open to some civil unions
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis often has expressed openness to the idea of laws recognizing civil unions, including…
Documentary and allegory: Director says star of ‘Francesco’ is humanity
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Although his film is called “Francesco,” director Evgeny Afineevsky said the main character of his…
This year, ‘we can recognize Gethsemane in the whole world,’ says priest
byBy Judith Sudilovsky, Catholic News Service JERUSALEM — The uncharacteristic silence at the hermitage of the Garden of Gethsemane was, in a way, fitting…
USCCB offers ‘Election Novena’ as way to prepare for Nov. 3, pray for nation
byCatholic News Service WASHINGTON — As it did in 2016, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is encouraging people of faith to take part…
Connecticut basilica’s rector has spent lifetime praying to Father McGivney
byBy Karen A. Avitabile, Catholic News Service WATERBURY, Conn. — Father James Sullivan’s affection for Father Michael J. McGivney goes back to his college…
Pope, Red Cross president discuss pandemic, war relief efforts
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The Catholic Church and the International Red Cross share the common goal of helping…
Supreme Court to hear cases emerging from Trump’s immigration policies
byCatholic News Service WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear cases stemming from President Donald Trump’s immigration policies related to financing…
Forum: Faith leaders must raise voices on issues, others must listen
byBy Bronwen Dachs, Catholic News Service Faith leaders around the world need to raise their voice against structural inequalities as the COVID-19 pandemic widens…