Francis set to be first pope to visit Bahrain
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — The Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis intends to visit the Middle Eastern country of Bahrain Nov. 3-6. The…
Ursuline Sister Marie Julie Fecher, a music teacher, dies at 98
byUrsuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph Marie Julie Fecher died Sept. 22 at Mount St. Joseph. She was 98 and had been an Ursuline…
Consuela a Mi Gente — El Mes del Respeto por la Vida es un momento para la reflexión y la acción
byOctubre es reconocido anualmente en la Iglesia como el Mes de Respeto por la Vida. El Programa Respetemos la Vida es una importante iniciativa…
Jesus is the best, most faithful friend a person can have, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Jesus never abandons, coerces or blackmails anyone when they stray; rather, he patiently waits and is “our greatest…
Conferencia analiza complejo panorama de inmigración en EE. UU.
byPor Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON — Mientras las autoridades federales anunciaban el 20 de septiembre un récord histórico de detenciones en la frontera entre Estados…
Catholic leaders weigh in on upcoming, busy Supreme Court term
byBy Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court begins its new term Oct. 3, jumping right back into the fray with cases that take…
Historical marker recognizes 150 years of mercy
byThe Sisters of Mercy arrived in the Portland area of Louisville on Oct. 2, 1869, to oversee the operations of the U.S. Marine Hospital…
Papa anima a jóvenes católicos a usar ‘valentía creativa’ para evangelizar
byPor Junno Arocho Esteves CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — El papa Francisco animó a los jóvenes católicos a tomar un papel activo — no a…
FBI arrest of Pennsylvania pro-life leader called ‘horrendous stunt’
byPHILADELPHIA — The head of the Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia said the FBI’s arrest of a prominent Catholic pro-life activist known for his…
Filipino Fest raises funds for scholarship
byThe 34th Filipino Fest celebrating St. Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila, the first Filipino saint, took over the Cathedral of the Assumption undercroft on the…