New York Archdiocese to close schools, convert one to pre-K education
NEW YORK — Five Archdiocese of New York schools will close at the end of the academic year while another [...]
Colombian nun kidnapped in southern Mali
VATICAN CITY — Mali security forces arrested two suspects who they believe were involved in the kidnapping of a Colombian [...]
Council of Cardinals publicly expresses support of pope
VATICAN CITY — After a handful of public challenges to Pope Francis’ teaching and authority, the members of the pope’s [...]
Iraqi Christian leader visiting Mosul sees little future for Christians
MOSUL, Iraq — As some residents of the city of Mosul celebrate their new freedom from the Islamic State group, [...]
Newark auxiliary punched in mouth; alleged attacker arrested
IRVINGTON, N.J. — Auxiliary Bishop Manuel A. Cruz of Newark told a congregation he was fine Jan. 29, the day [...]
Vatican releases updated guidelines for bioethical questions
VATICAN CITY — To offer clearly and accurately the Catholic Church’s positions on abortion, contraception, genetic engineering, fertility treatments, vaccines, [...]
Bishops launch letter campaign urging Trump to protect religious freedom
WASHINGTON — Saying “religious freedom in America has suffered years of unprecedented erosion,” the U.S. Catholic bishops have posted an [...]
After SNAP president resigns, new generation of leadership eyed
WASHINGTON — The resignation of the president of the Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests opens the door for [...]
Former employee sues group that advocates for victims of clergy abuse
WASHINGTON — A former director of development for Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests has charged in a wrongful [...]
Though snubbed by Women’s March, pro-life groups still participate
WASHINGTON — After being removed from a list of partner organizations for the Women’s March on Washington, members of a [...]