Crises offer fresh opportunity for growth, pope tells young people
byVATICAN CITY — People experiencing crises in their communities need to be accompanied so the experiences can be lived as an important opportunity to…
Knights ask Catholics to pray novena for national unity, end to racism
byNEW HAVEN, Conn. — The Knights of Columbus called on the nation’s Catholics to participate in a novena beginning June 7 to pray for…
Marking World Environment Day, pope says: Don’t look the other way
byBy Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Building a healthier, better world depends on everyone, Pope Francis said in his message marking…
Story of Austrian Catholic hero a must-read for World War II historians
byBy Eugene J. Fisher Catholic News Service “Alone Against Hitler: Kurt von Schuschnigg’s Fight to Save Austria From the Nazis” by Jack Bray. Rowman…
African bishops call for solidarity, including debt cancellation
byBy Francis Njuguna Catholic News Service NAIROBI, Kenya — Africa’s Catholic bishops have called on donor countries and agencies to exercise solidarity with the…
After ‘taking a knee,’ border bishop gets a call from the pope
byBy Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — It’s called “taking a knee,” and many professional athletes around the country have made the gesture…
African American Catholic leaders urge justice, action to address racism
byWASHINGTON — Justice is what George Floyd and his family and friends deserve, and justice “through equal and fair treatment under the law is…
A Time to Speak — Living out our ‘I do’
byDeacon Derrick: Mistianna and I just celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary; what a milestone! We renewed our vows at the first public Mass our…
Archbishop prays for hearts to change
byWith about 16,000 viewers watching on Facebook live June 1, Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz prayed that God “will give us the grace to change…
Franciscans mark 10 years of service
byWhen St. Francis of Assisi formed his religious order in the 13th century, he called his community “Friars Minor” or “lesser brothers.” He urged…