Rome conference focuses on holistic approach to caring for elderly
byBy Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Religions share an understanding of the importance of caring for people’s physical, emotional and spiritual…
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Catholics mark anniversary of child’s death at border
byWASHINGTON — Catholics joined faith groups observing the first anniversary of the death of a 7-year-old girl who died under immigration detention in late…
Supreme Court leaves temporary stop on federal executions in place
byWASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has left in place a preliminary injunction prohibiting the Trump administration from carrying out the first federal executions…
Experts: Protests reflect world frustration with inequality, corruption
byBy Barbara J. Fraser Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — From Chile to Haiti to Hong Kong, protests appear to be sweeping the globe. Although…
Immaculate Conception is feast of hope for sinners, pope says
byBy Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Mary, conceived without sin, is a “masterpiece” who reflects “the beauty of God who is…
Joyful shouts of ‘Viva Cristo Rey!’ ring out at closing Mass for NCYC
byBy Natalie Hoefer Catholic News Service INDIANAPOLIS — A spirit of joy permeated Lucas Oil Stadium as the call-and-response rang out. But it was…
Confession is ‘highlight’ of NCYC as hundreds of priests share God’s mercy
byBy Sean Gallagher Catholic News Service INDIANAPOLIS — The National Catholic Youth Conference drew 20,000 youths from across the country to Indianapolis to be…
Benedictine monk creates images for NCYC to help youths encounter Christ
byBy Sean Gallagher Catholic News Service INDIANAPOLIS — Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis might be described as a cathedral of football since tens of…
Teens at NCYC embrace volunteer opportunities, take time to help others
byBy Mike Krokos Catholic News Service INDIANAPOLIS — Like many other teenagers, A.J. Terry made sure the time she spent in the thematic park…