WASHINGTON — The head of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Migration said some migrants from Honduras and El Salvador cannot safely return to their home countries in … Read More
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Pope says answering journalists’ questions is a ‘pastoral risk’
VATICAN CITY — Replying to questions and giving interviews are a “pastoral risk” Pope Francis said he is prepared to take, because it is the best way … Read More
Pope condemns Somalia terrorist attack that kills more than 300
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis prayed for the victims of a terrorist attack in Mogadishu, Somalia, that left hundreds dead and countless wounded in one of the … Read More
Holy Russia? Believers debate Putin’s record as a Christian leader
MOSCOW — Many commentators in American media see Russian President Vladimir Putin as an authoritarian leader who rigs elections at home and abroad, silences political adversaries, rescinds … Read More
Bishop at Mass recalls aunt’s story of being at Fatima for miracle of sun
MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. — Auxiliary Bishop Dominick J. Lagonegro of New York celebrated Mass Oct. 13 at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Middletown … Read More
Ex-head of Vatican hospital found guilty of abuse of office
VATICAN CITY — A Vatican court found the former president of the Vatican-owned pediatric hospital guilty of abuse of office for using donations belonging to the hospital’s … Read More
U.S. bishop concerned about impact of Trump’s health care order on poor
WASHINGTON — A part of President Donald Trump’s Oct. 13 executive order on health care that would end subsidies to health insurance companies aimed at helping individuals … Read More
Baltimore Catholic school choir’s ‘Rise Up’ video goes viral
BALTIMORE — A hurricane-stricken Puerto Rican and a local fan who dropped off pizza are among the admirers of a video of the choir from Cardinal Shehan … Read More
Food insecurity is linked to forced migration, says Pope Francis
VATICAN CITY — It makes no sense to lament the problems of hunger and forced migration if one is unwilling to address their root causes, which are … Read More
Death penalty is ‘contrary to the Gospel,’ pope says
VATICAN CITY — The death penalty, no matter how it is carried out, “is, in itself, contrary to the Gospel,” Pope Francis said. Marking the 25th anniversary … Read More
