Justice Barrett urges Catholic school students to work hard and dream
By Peter Finney Jr. METAIRIE, La. — U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett said her Catholic education helped her develop a passion…
Louisiana diocese to hold nonstop public reading of entire Bible
MARTINVILLE, La. — An annual 100-hour, nonstop public Bible reading takes place in St. Martinville in the Diocese of Lafayette Jan. 19-23. The holy Bible will…
Holy Land Christian leaders want guarantees on protection of people, sites
JERUSALEM — Christian leaders in the Holy Land have asked for “an urgent dialogue” with Israeli, Palestinian and Jordanian leaders “to ensure that no…
Relief efforts for tornado victims show ‘Church at its best’
By Marnie McAllister LOUISVILLE, Ky. — St. Jerome Church in Fancy Farm, Kentucky, became a makeshift shelter for storm survivors over the Dec. 11-12…
Mass marks end of diocesan phase of inquiry for Day’s sainthood cause
By Beth Griffin NEW YORK — More than 1,500 people filled St. Patrick’s Cathedral Dec. 8 to witness the formal end of the diocesan…
Court keeps Texas abortion law in place, allows challenge to continue
By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court said Dec. 10 that clinics can continue to challenge a Texas law that bans most abortions…
Pope plans Dec. 2-6 visit to Cyprus and Greece
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ planned trip to the eastern Mediterranean in December will focus on migration, Catholic-Orthodox relations and promoting…
Pilgrims mark anniversary of attempt to assassinate St. John Paul
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — An elderly man stood alone in St. Peter’s Square May 13, using his wooden rosary beads to pray…
July 25 is World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
VATICAN CITY — To express the closeness of God and of the Church to every older person, Pope Francis has chosen “I am with…
Brooklyn priest named national director of Pontifical Mission Societies
By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON — Msgr. Kieran Harrington, vicar of communications for the Diocese of Brooklyn, New York, has been named national director of…
Court overturns pandemic ban on in-home worship for groups
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in a 5-4 decision that California’s ban on at-home worship for Bible study groups or prayer…
