Life without parole for school shooter called ‘severe and just punishment’
byMIAMI — There is “no question” the actions of the Parkland, Florida, school shooter “were heinous,” but “a sentence of life in prison without…
Gold Mass for those in science field set for Nov. 7
byArchbishop Shelton J. Fabre will celebrate a Gold Mass for all scientists at 6 p.m. Nov. 7 at St. Stephen Martyr Church, 2913 Pindell…
Pope announces a second session for Synod of Bishops assembly
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Saying he did not want to rush the process of discerning how the Holy Spirit is calling the…
Prayer, walk, ‘watch fire’ honor those impacted by Indian boarding schools
byBy Barb Umberger MINNEAPOLIS — As a child, Virgil Blacklance heard stories about Indian boarding schools, one of which his father attended. He recalled…
Jesuit-run Loyola University Maryland inaugurates its first lay president
byBy George P. Matysek Jr. BALTIMORE — The love and goodwill for Loyola University Maryland’s new president were palpable during Terrence M. Sawyer’s Oct….
Don’t copy superstars, be original and authentic, pope tells young artists
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis told young musical artists to be original, creative and true to themselves and to use their…
With Roe overturned, march will focus on Congress, laws to end abortion
byBy Kurt Jensen WASHINGTON — Jeanne Mancini wants it to be clear: The national March for Life in Washington will continue even with the…
Memorial Mass set for Native American woman who caused stir at ’73 Oscars
byBy Mark Pattison WASHINGTON — A memorial Mass is set for Oct. 21 for Sacheen Littlefeather, the woman whose appearance at the Oscars ceremony…
Holy Cross students take part in day of service
byHoly Cross High School students took part in the school’s annual Great Day of Service Sept. 21. They fanned out around the city to…
Youth want community, safe spaces in church, council members tell pope
byDestiny Morris, left, and Tania Vergara-Gongora, were among a group of nine youth who traveled to Rome to meet Pope Francis. The students spoke…