Raphael’s tapestries briefly return to Sistine Chapel
byBy Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — An artistic masterpiece conceived by the Renaissance master Raphael was on display for one week…
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Change to public charge rule seen to have chilling effect on immigrants
byNEW YORK — Widespread confusion about a recent change to the so-called “public charge” law that limits immigrants’ use of government benefit programs will…
Nuns, Catholic groups work to blunt the scourge of human trafficking
byWASHINGTON — Catholic organizations, from women’s religious orders to corporate watchdog groups, are working on many fronts to stem the scourge — and the…
Pope adds year of missionary service to Vatican diplomats’ training
byBy Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, adopting a suggestion made at the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon, has…
British Columbia couple on quarantined cruise ship relying on faith
byBy Agnieszka Ruck Catholic News Service VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The morning routine hasn’t changed for Marichu and Ding Camales-Torrijos since they and all…
Pope shares with U.S. bishops his frustration with reaction to Amazon text
byBy Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis told a group of U.S. bishops that, like them, he is accused of not being…
‘Shocking’ ignorance on Real Presence prompts eucharistic congress
byBy Michele Jurich Catholic News Service OAKLAND — Fewer than one-third of Catholics believe the Eucharist is the actual body and blood of Jesus…
African American students urged to learn about their history, heritage
byBy Josephine von Dohlen Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Washington urged students at Archbishop Carroll High School to take…
Love of God, reverence for Mary mark installation of Gary’s new bishop
byBy Marlene A. Zloza Catholic News Service GARY, Ind. — Bishop Robert J. McClory embraced the people of the Diocese of Gary with these…
Bishops worldwide laud ‘Querida Amazonia’ exhortation
byBy Mark Pattison Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Bishops from throughout the world gave high marks to Pope Francis’ new apostolic exhortation “Querida Amazonia,”…