VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis announced he will create 13 new cardinals Nov. 28, including Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Washington. The pope made the announcement at … Read More
Author Archives: Sam Lucero
Unofficial Catholic newspaper mailed to homes
GREEN BAY — Less than two weeks before the presidential election, a publication mailed to Catholic homes around Wisconsin is seeking to influence the vote of readers. … Read More
Distressed kayaker saved by Paulists on New York lake
ALBANY, N.Y. — This is a typical story really about Paulist Fathers, a floating Tiki bar and a kayaker. It all started when Greg Barrett, a captain … Read More
Catholic Health Association: Postal issues could hurt millions relying on mail for prescriptions
WASHINGTON — A day before Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced he was suspending operational changes to the U.S. Postal Service until after the elections, the head of … Read More
Abbey announces temporary shutdown of Norbertine Center for Spirituality
DE PERE — The Norbertine Center for Spirituality will temporarily shut down due to the negative impact of the coronavirus. The announcement was made Aug. 13 by … Read More
Explosion in Beirut adds suffering to Lebanon’s dire situation
AMMAN, Jordan — Hospitals in the Lebanese capital are overwhelmed with those suffering injuries from a massive explosion in Beirut’s port, causing widespread damage the city and … Read More
Vatican workers who meet public tested for COVID-19 antibodies
VATICAN CITY — Vatican employees and workers who have contact with the public are being tested for the antibodies for COVID-19, said the new director of the … Read More
German author says retired Pope Benedict is ‘extremely frail’
VATICAN CITY — An author with a long and close relationship to retired Pope Benedict XVI told a German newspaper that the 93-year-old retired pope is “extremely … Read More
Survey of bishops reveals how pandemic has shaken diocesan, parish life
CLEVELAND — Nearly every bishop responding to a survey said the coronavirus pandemic has seriously affected the celebration of the sacraments and rites and sacramental preparation programs … Read More
Catholic schools have right to fire teachers, Supreme Court says
WASHINGTON — In a 7-2 ruling July 8, the Supreme Court said the California Catholic schools sued for job discrimination for firing teachers had acted within their … Read More
