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…
Cardinal denounces migrant ‘boats of death’ launching from Lebanon
byBy Doreen Abi Raad BEIRUT — Lebanese Cardinal Bechara Rai denounced the launching of “boats of death” from Lebanon following the drowning of nearly…
Comfort My People — Respect Life Month is a time for reflection and action
byOctober is annually recognized in the Church as Respect Life Month. The Respect Life Program is an important initiative of the United States Conference…
Science needs ethicists, more open debate, some say at Vatican conference
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Biological engineering, such as gene therapy for treating human disease, is making such swift advancements that the public’s…
Catholic Charities, other groups mobilize to help migrants bused to Chicago
byBy Michelle Martin CHICAGO — When busloads of migrants sent from Texas arrived outside Chicago’s Union Station, a consortium of public and nonprofit service…