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…
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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…
U.S. bishops deliver Easter messages of hope to online congregations
byBy Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — On Easter, a day when churches are typically full and congregations are more dressed up than usual,…
After 11 deaths at residence, Little Sisters report signs of improvement
byBy Joseph P. Owens Catholic News Service WILMINGTON, Del. — As the nation and much of the world wait for a drop in the harm…
Bishop says praying over diocese from helicopter may give some comfort
byBy Tom Dermody Catholic News Service PEORIA, Ill. — Bishop Daniel R. Jenky of Peoria took to the skies via a helicopter on Good Friday,…
Church leaders call for aid and prayers following deadly tornadoes, storms
byBy Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Two U.S. archbishops are asking for prayers, but also for help for those affected by a series…
Pope says pandemic recovery involves choice between money or common good
byBy Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Celebrating Mass on Easter Monday, Pope Francis prayed that the political and economic planning for recovery…
Pope prays for women, especially those facing domestic violence
byBy Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis highlighted the many ways women are caring for others during the coronavirus pandemic, but…