Pope names 21 cardinals, including U.S.-born Archbishop Prevost
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis named 21 new cardinals, including U.S.-born Archbishop Robert F. Prevost, who took the helm at the…
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Look to God with childlike wonder, pope says
byBy Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY — Only by shedding feelings of personal greatness and regaining a sense of wonder in God’s love can people…
As U.S. maternal mortality rises, pro-life leaders call for ‘Care for Her Act’
byBy Katie Yoder WASHINGTON — The proposed “Care for Her Act” promises to provide what its title suggests: support for women, specifically pregnant and…
Another group of sisters leaves Nicaragua, where church faces increasing persecution
byBy Rhina Guidos A group of Brazilian missionaries announced July 3 they have left their post in Nicaragua, becoming the latest community of women…
Pope appoints hundreds to attend Synod of Bishops on Synodality
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has appointed more than 450 participants, including dozens of religious men and women and laypeople from…
Beloved high school teacher slain on Catholic University campus in Washington
byBy Gina Christian The apparent murder of a beloved, young high school teacher July 5 on the campus of The Catholic University of America…
Detroit Archdiocese’s video team chosen to produce Pope Francis’ July prayer intention
byBy Daniel Meloy DETROIT — The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network has a Detroit flair for July. The Archdiocese of Detroit’s Department of Communications was…
Freedom of expression must never be an excuse to despise others, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Any book that is considered sacred by its people must be respected out of respect for the human…
Vatican aims to return Ukrainian children, not mediate war, says cardinal
byBy Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY — The Vatican is developing a plan to return to Ukraine children illegally deported to Russia but is not…
Maryknoll program teaches Cambodia’s deaf people sign language, job skills, giving them chance for future
byBy Meinrad Scherer-Emunds PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Sambath timidly hid behind his parents, not looking anyone in the eye. Slouching in his chair, he…