Nation and World

SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Ron Clements is a renowned animator, screenwriter and producer-director of award-winning Disney films, including the 2017 blockbuster “Moana.” But at heart, he will … Read More

WARSAW, Poland — The Polish archbishop tasked with overseeing Bosnia-Herzegovina’s Medjugorje shrine has outlined plans for expansion, including more Masses in different languages and facilities for young … Read More

VATICAN CITY — Retired Pope Benedict XVI expressed his displeasure with the way a German cardinal publicly criticized his stepping down as pontiff, and he defended taking … Read More

MUMBAI, India — Pope Francis has accepted the request of an Indian bishop accused of raping a nun to be relieved of his duties during the investigation. … Read More

WASHINGTON — Pledging to “heal and protect with every bit of the strength God provides us,” the U.S. bishops’ Administrative Committee Sept. 19 outlined actions to address … Read More

PHILADELPHIA  — Several hundred participants gathered at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul Sept. 14 for a prayer vigil organized by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia … Read More

WASHINGTON — Pope Francis’ pontificate has been one of reform, but his response to the current abuse crisis is “a moment of make or break” for him, … Read More

VATICAN CITY — Honoring mothers and fathers means being grateful for the gift of life and Christians should never insult anyone’s parents, Pope Francis said. “Among us … Read More

WASHINGTON  — Pope Francis has appointed Father Juan M. Betancourt, a priest in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of … Read More

BELMONT, N.C. — Holy Angels, a home in Belmont for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, lived up to its reputation of hospitality, sheltering a group of … Read More