Retired pope wants his name removed as co-author of book on celibacy
byBy Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — At the request of retired Pope Benedict XVI, his name will be removed as co-author of…
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Survivors’ group, archbishop back journalist sued by Sodalitium members
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — A network of clergy abuse survivors has joined calls for an end to lawsuits…
Love is never indifferent to other’s suffering, pope says
byBy Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Most Christians would agree it is wrong to hate someone, but it is also wrong…
Seasoned musician inspires people to sing, raise voices ‘in honor of God’
byBy Gina Christian Catholic News Service PHILADELPHIA — With the start of the new year, a seasoned Philadelphia musician is taking on a new…
Iowa priest-photographer surprised by appeal of viral cattle cross image
byBy Dan Russo Catholic News Service BANKSTON, Iowa — It wasn’t a miracle, but the scene that unfolded on Dan and Judy Gotto’s farm…
Bishops require mail balloting to OK assessment increase for 2021
byBy Mark Pattison Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The U.S. bishops, nearly two months after the issue was presented to them at their fall…
Flu factor: Dioceses take steps to prevent virus from spreading
byBy Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The flu season is here and dioceses across the country are taking precautions to avoid spreading…
Amid threat of war, world must not give up hope, pope tells diplomats
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Hope is the virtue needed to approach the coming year, especially when the looming…
Evolving door: New Year may bring new opportunities for women at Vatican
byBy Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis opened 2020 with a strong call to acknowledge the dignity of women, end…
Puerto Rico reels under successive earthquakes; Catholic church damaged
byBy Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — At least one person has died and one Catholic Church was destroyed by the latest of…