Church unity threatened by ideology, pope tells Jesuits in Canada
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY — The unity of the Catholic Church’s bishops is fundamental in correcting past wrongs and in confronting challenges…
St. Vincent de Paul families displaced by fire
byTwelve families were displaced after the de Paul Apartments caught fire the evening of Aug. 3, according to the Society of St. Vincent de…
Congress urged to ‘seize hopeful moment,’ vote to protect life, common good
byBy Julie Asher WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade “presents a historic opportunity to reshape society for the better,”…
Church leaders urged to be trailblazers in addressing systemic racism
byBy Chaz Muth WASHINGTON — When deadly, racially motivated violence erupted in a Black church in Charleston, South Carolina, a Pittsburgh synagogue, a Walmart…
At audience, pope reflects on ‘penitential pilgrimage’ to Canada
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY — The remembrance, reconciliation and healing from the Catholic Church’s past sins committed against Indigenous populations is a…
Welcoming latest abortion ban, Catholic conference looks to amendment for long-term solution
byMost abortions are again illegal in Kentucky after a judge reinstated a state ban Aug. 1 that had been blocked since late June. The…
Archdiocesan educators retire after decades of service
byThe Archdiocese of Louisville Office of Catholic Schools has announced the retirement of 29 educators. Among those who retired at the end of the…
Biden continues construction along parts of border wall started by Trump
byBy Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON — Some border residents and organizations are speaking out against the Biden administration after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security…
Greed for wealth is behind wars, conflicts, pope says
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY — Unbridled greed for wealth and possessions is a sickness that is the driving force behind wars and…
Courage, resilience: Trip shows tenacity of Canada’s Indigenous and pope
byBy Cindy Wooden IQALUIT, Nunavut — At the end of his six-day visit to Canada, Pope Francis, sitting in a wheelchair, said goodbye to…