‘Christ Our Hope: In Every Season of Life’ is Respect Life Month theme
byWASHINGTON — This year’s theme for Respect Life Month, “Christ Our Hope: In Every Season of Life,” is “particularly suited for our times,” said…
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Writings of saints, places they lived offer pilgrimage opportunities
byBy Kristen Hannum Catholic News Service PORTLAND, Ore. — The ancient, battered landscapes of the Holy Land and the magnificent basilicas of Rome are…
CARA, America Media team up to produce video series on vocations
byBy Mark Pattison Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate, based at Jesuit-run Georgetown University, has partnered with…
As migrants face a closing door to the U.S., bishops accompany them
byBy Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service EL PASO, Texas — In anticipation of the 2019 World Day for Migrants and Refugees, a group of…
Nuns’ global anti-trafficking network must have more support, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis called on more religious orders of men and women, as well as foundations…
‘Baptized and sent’: Pope designates October as Mission Month
byBy Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — In the October calendar of Vatican events, Pope Francis’ “Extraordinary Missionary Month” may be overshadowed…
A day of visiting the unwelcome, and a call to give them hope
byBy Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Up until July, 30-year-old Ingrid had a successful career as a pharmacist in her…
Trump calls on world leaders to end persecution of ‘people of faith’
byUNITED NATIONS — President Donald Trump called on world leaders at a Sept. 23 U.N. event on religious freedom to end religious persecution around…
Solutions to save, protect forests needed ‘without delay,’ says cardinal
byUNITED NATIONS — At a time of increasing urbanization, the “irreplaceable importance” of forests is being “taken for granted and underestimated,” the Vatican’s secretary…
Pro-life leaders say low abortion rate good news but not complete picture
byBy Kurt Jensen Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The pro-life community is cheering a report released Sept. 18 that indicates the number and rate…