Bishop Rolando Álvarez released, exiled from Nicaragua after over 500 days of detention
byBy David Agren MEXICO CITY — Bishop Rolando Álvarez of Matagalpa has been released from prison and sent into exile along with 18 imprisoned…
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Pope refines Vatican norms for spending, awarding contracts
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Continuing the long-running updating of laws and norms regarding Vatican expenditures and processes for awarding contracts, Pope Francis…
Like Rev. King, God’s disciples are called to work to transform world, says cardinal
byBy Aida Bustos SAN DIEGO — Cardinal Robert W. McElroy of San Diego called on all disciples of God to work to transform the…
Cardinal says debate about blessings is normal part of church life
byBy Cindy Wooden ROME — Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, said the debate surrounding the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith’s…
Catholic aid agency’s staff remain in Yemen amid coalition strikes
byBy Gina Christian Staff from Caritas Poland will remain in Yemen following U.S. and U.K.-led strikes on Houthi rebels, according to mission head Radoslaw…
Broglio: Reflect on Rev. King’s ‘rallying cry’ to confront today’s ‘evils of racism’
byBy OSV News WASHINGTON — The Jan. 15 federal holiday honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a time to “pause and…
Sharing stories of faith draws Christians closer to one another, pope says
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — A key step in the search for Christian unity is getting to know people of other churches and…
Manila’s first mega-procession of Black Nazarene after pandemic draws millions
byMANILA, Philippines — In one of the largest religious festivals in the world, the Catholic procession of the Black Nazarene in Manila brought millions…
No small thing: Praying the rosary is great in God’s eyes, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — It may seem insignificant to some, but praying the rosary every day is huge in the eyes of…
Gluttony turns people into mere consumers, exploiters of planet, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — One of the most dangerous vices is gluttony, turning people who are meant to be custodians of creation…