‘Poverty is a scandal,’ pope says; Christians must use gifts for charity
byVATICAN CITY — The material, cultural and spiritual poverties that exist in the world are a “scandal” that Christians are called to address by…
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Buddhist-Christian dialogue calls for shared action to spread hope
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — A group of Christians and Buddhists engaged in dialogue urged members of their religions to work together to…
‘We have to defend life,’ says Sister Norma, who ministers at border amid growing tension
byBy David Agren McALLEN, Texas — On a Saturday afternoon at the Humanitarian Respite Center in the Texas border city of McAllen, Sister Norma…
US bishops’ meeting shows united front on mission but no clear synod action plan
byBy Peter Jesserer Smith BALTIMORE — For two days, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops met in plenary assembly in Baltimore advancing key issues…
God’s call to each person to be holy benefits everyone, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — The holiness of individuals and families gives life to the entire Catholic community, Pope Francis said. The call…
March for Israel draws busloads to National Mall to protest antisemitism
byBy Kate Scanlon WASHINGTON — An estimated tens of thousands of people gathered on the National Mall Nov. 14 in a show of solidarity…
Though retired, Bishop Perry will continue to lead USCCB’s anti-racism committee
byBy Maria Wiering Despite his Sept. 25 retirement as a Chicago auxiliary, Bishop Joseph N. Perry may continue to serve as chairman of the…
Supreme Court will implement ethics code for justices after controversies
byBy Kate Scanlon WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court announced Nov. 13 that it will implement an ethics code for its justices. The move…
Share joy of God’s love, sow seeds of hope in world, pope tells youths
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Embrace God’s unconditional love and live in a way that is based on and radiates hope, Pope Francis…
Bishop Strickland removed from diocese after accusing pope of backing ‘attack on the sacred’
byBy Maria Wiering, Peter Jesserer Smith Pope Francis has removed Bishop Joseph E. Strickland from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Tyler, Texas,…