Pope asks Mary to watch over Ukrainians, Palestinians, Israelis
byBy Justin McLellan ROME — Mary’s conception, free from original sin, shows that the destiny of humanity lies in life, brotherhood, harmony and peace…
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Catholic education must foster community, not competition, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Everyone involved in Catholic education should want to share the Gospel by the way they live and foster…
Wearing a rosary can make a Latino a target for police, historian says
byBy Justin McLellan BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Many law enforcement officers associate Catholic imagery and symbols with criminality in the U.S. Latino community, a historian researching the…
Pope, Council of Cardinals discussed the role of women in the church
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — With the input of two women and a priest, Pope Francis and members of his international Council of…
Exile: Don’t underestimate Nicaragua church’s ‘prophetic voice’ amid repression
byBy Gina Christian In the face of Nicaragua’s authoritarian regime, “the prophetic voice of the Catholic Church cannot be underestimated,” said an opposition leader…
Humanity must build alliances supporting peace, creation, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — The world needs people to build alliances that are not against others, but are in favor of everyone,…
Fighting in Holy Land, bombing in Philippines prompt papal prayers
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — The end of the temporary cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas “means death, destruction, misery,” Pope Francis said….
On ‘goodwill tour’ to Nigeria, Kentucky bishop finds packed Masses, vibrant vocations
byBy Elizabeth Wong Barnstead OWENSBORO, Ky. — By the time he set off on his 16-day trip to Nigeria in October, Bishop William F….
Report: Fewer states use capital punishment, but more prisoners executed in 2023
byBy Kate Scanlon WASHINGTON — Just five states — Texas, Florida, Missouri, Oklahoma and Alabama — carried out executions in 2023, while a majority…
No one can or will change the nature of the priesthood, cardinal says
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — The only way to carry out the new evangelization called for by Pope Francis is to adopt the…