Editorial — Preventing gun violence is a matter of faith
byIn our polarized political climate, it can be difficult to find constructive solutions to even the most urgent problems. For 17 years, I have…
Heading to the National Eucharistic Congress in July? Here’s what to expect
byBy Maria Wiering INDIANAPOLIS — The tens of thousands of Catholics planning to attend the five-day 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis in July…
Catholic Charities calls community to action
byWith its new initiative, “People Up,” Catholic Charities of Louisville is inviting the Catholic and wider community to join its mission to assist people…
Pope makes brief trip to hospital for unspecified tests
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis paid a brief visit to Rome’s Gemelli Isola Hospital Feb. 28 for “diagnostic tests,” the Vatican…
Black Catholics buried in unmarked graves ‘mattered,’ says archbishop
by“Remembrance: Reading of the Names” Ceremony/video production by Father Patrick Delahanty On a cold and windy February afternoon in St. Louis Cemetery, the names…
Stations of the Cross online will meditate on overcoming racism
byThe Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Multicultural Ministry will offer a virtual “Stations of the Cross Lenten Prayer Journey: Overcoming Racism” on Mondays during…
After meeting with Masons, bishop reaffirms Catholics cannot join
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — After participating in a seminar on the Catholic Church and the Freemasons, an Italian bishop reaffirmed that Catholics…
El Papa propone un propósito para la Cuaresma: Mantener los ojos en Jesús
byPor Justin McLellan CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — Esta Cuaresma, los cristianos deben convertirse en “buscadores de luz”, manteniendo la mirada puesta en la luz…
Comfort My People — The cross and Jesus’ mission as Messiah
byAs Jesus revealed himself to and taught his disciples, sacred Scripture tells us that on several occasions Jesus shared with his disciples the true…
What is love? U.S. bishops’ new initiative offers ‘clarity’ for the culture’s questions
byBy Kurt Jensen WASHINGTON — “Love Means More,” a new teaching initiative of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has a statement of purpose,…