Pope has history of defending marriage, but being open to some civil unions
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis often has expressed openness to the idea of laws recognizing civil unions, including…
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis often has expressed openness to the idea of laws recognizing civil unions, including…
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Although his film is called “Francesco,” director Evgeny Afineevsky said the main character of his…
The Archdiocese of Louisville is set to honor Daniel Rudd, a prominent late 19th-century Black journalist and civil rights leader. Rudd was born into…
By Judith Sudilovsky, Catholic News Service JERUSALEM — The uncharacteristic silence at the hermitage of the Garden of Gethsemane was, in a way, fitting…
Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — As it did in 2016, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is encouraging people of faith to take part…
By Karen A. Avitabile, Catholic News Service WATERBURY, Conn. — Father James Sullivan’s affection for Father Michael J. McGivney goes back to his college…
Pilgrims who gathered Oct. 17 at the Catholic Enrichment Center, on West Broadway, heard from Bishop Emeritus Edward K. Braxton, of the Diocese of…
These teaching editorials focus on issues that are highlighted during October’s Respect Life Month. On September 22 of this year, the Vatican’s Congregation for…
Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz called on health care professionals to renew the call to their professions at a Mass honoring those who work in…
By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The Catholic Church and the International Red Cross share the common goal of helping…