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…
Documentary and allegory: Director says star of ‘Francesco’ is humanity
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Although his film is called “Francesco,” director Evgeny Afineevsky said the main character of his…
Prominent Black Catholic to be recognized
byThe Archdiocese of Louisville is set to honor Daniel Rudd, a prominent late 19th-century Black journalist and civil rights leader. Rudd was born into…
This year, ‘we can recognize Gethsemane in the whole world,’ says priest
byBy Judith Sudilovsky, Catholic News Service JERUSALEM — The uncharacteristic silence at the hermitage of the Garden of Gethsemane was, in a way, fitting…
USCCB offers ‘Election Novena’ as way to prepare for Nov. 3, pray for nation
byCatholic News Service WASHINGTON — As it did in 2016, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is encouraging people of faith to take part…
Connecticut basilica’s rector has spent lifetime praying to Father McGivney
byBy Karen A. Avitabile, Catholic News Service WATERBURY, Conn. — Father James Sullivan’s affection for Father Michael J. McGivney goes back to his college…
Pilgrims gather for racial justice
byPilgrims who gathered Oct. 17 at the Catholic Enrichment Center, on West Broadway, heard from Bishop Emeritus Edward K. Braxton, of the Diocese of…
Teaching Our Faith — Every life has a purpose
byThese 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…
Mass salutes ‘healthcare heroes’
byArchbishop Joseph E. Kurtz called on health care professionals to renew the call to their professions at a Mass honoring those who work in…
Pope, Red Cross president discuss pandemic, war relief efforts
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The Catholic Church and the International Red Cross share the common goal of helping…