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…
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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…
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,…