Attack causes of migration, not those forced to flee, pope says on Lesbos
byBy Cindy Wooden MYTILENE, Greece — Standing in a tent on the shore, Pope Francis said the Mediterranean Sea, “the cradle of so many…
Pope calls world to act on impact of climate change on poorest countries
byBy Dennis Sadowski Pope Francis invited Catholics — and anyone else interested — to join a seven-year journey to widen the reach of his…
United in faith, Cypriot Christians have mission to console, pope says
byBy Cindy Wooden NICOSIA, Cyprus — The hope, consolation and unity all Christians and all residents of Cyprus yearn for will be realized only…
Vatican announces pope will bring migrants from Cyprus to Italy
byBy Cindy Wooden NICOSIA, Cyprus — After Pope Francis denounced putting up “barbed wire” to keep out migrants and the practice of pushing boats…
Seminaries receive grant for leadership development
byA Lilly Endowment initiative has proffered grants to two seminaries attended by Archdiocese of Louisville seminarians. St. Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad, Ind., and…
First Nations delegation tells of hopes for upcoming meeting with pope
byBy Michael Swan, Catholic News Service TORONTO — In one hour gathered in a room with Pope Francis, 13 Assembly of First Nations delegates…
Discrimination must end,
Pope Francis says
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By JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES VATICAN CITY — The Catholic Church must be a home for all, especially for people with disabilities who continue to…
Pro-lifers hopeful about outcome of Dobbs case, urge prayers for court
byBy Julie Asher WASHINGTON — The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee Dec. 1 urged Catholics, people of other faiths and all people…
Wedding Anniversaries —
Dec. 2, 2021
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William and Rosemarie Mattingly, members of St. Gabriel Church, will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary on Dec. 3. Mrs. Mattingly, the former Rosemarie Ragle,…
Catholic Charities needs
volunteers, donations during
unprecedented resettlement process
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Catholic Charities of Louisville has been doing refugee resettlement for 40+ years. And it’s never been like this before, according to the agency’s Migration…