Al Smith dinner draws presidential nominees for 75th year; this time dais is virtual
byBy Christie L. Chicoine, Catholic News Service NEW YORK — The Catholic vote and the coronavirus subtly headlined the annual fundraiser of the 75th…
Notre Dame president tests positive for coronavirus
byBy Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Holy Cross Father John Jenkins, president of the University of Notre Dame, has tested positive for…
Pandemic stimulus bill excludes Catholic school students, their families
byBy Julie Asher, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ education committee said Oct. 1 “it is unconscionable” the HEROES…
Trump administration drops refugee cap to historic low
byBy Rhina Guidos, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The steep slope, appearing almost as a vertical line, is a stunning mark by the Trump…
China at center of meeting between Pompeo, top Vatican officials
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — After two weeks of communicating through the media, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and…
Monte Cassino pilgrimages will be online
bySt. Meinrad Archabbey’s pilgrimages to honor the Blessed Mother at the Monte Cassino Shrine in Southern Indiana will be held online this year due…
Soup subscription service to benefit Common Table
byCatholic Charities of Louisville’s Common Table culinary program will offer a six-week, weekly soup and bread subscription service this fall. The soups are made…
Archdiocese of Louisville looks for ways to walk with moms in need
byIn response to the U.S. bishops’ initiative “Walking With Moms in Need: A Year of Service,” the Archdiocese of Louisville is urging parishes to…
USCCB’s Justice for Immigrants campaign marks 15 years of advocacy
byCatholic News Service WASHINGTON — The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is marking the 15th anniversary of the Justice for Immigrants campaign “to unite…
They may not vote as a block, but Latinos still can influence the election
byBy Rhina Guidos, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Each presidential election year, the nonprofit Hope Border Institute in El Paso, Texas, has counted on…