U.S. Supreme Court sends Zubik case back to lower courts
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court May 16 sent the Zubik v. Burwell case, which challenges the Affordable Care Act's [...]
At Vatican trial, witness says author had right to publish documents
VATICAN CITY – Italian journalist and author Gianluigi Nuzzi did not plot the release of leaked Vatican financial documents with [...]
Theologians’ brief in HHS mandate case might lead to compromise ruling
WASHINGTON – Supreme Court cases, with their multiple friend-of-the-court briefs, leave extensive paper trails behind them and although these briefs [...]
Chaldean archbishop does not believe Christians will be gone from Iraq
HARISSA, Lebanon – Despite predictions that Christianity could be wiped out of his war-torn homeland within five years, an Iraqi [...]
Bob Zyskowski to retire after more than four decades in Catholic press
ST. PAUL – As a kid growing up in Chicago, Bob Zyskowski remembers his father reading at least two newspapers [...]
Bishop ordains father, son as deacons in a first for Green Bay Diocese
PULASKI – When David Parker informed his eldest child, Legionary Brother David Parker Jr., that he was pursuing the diaconate [...]
Get up, be faithful to God, Philippine bishops’ head says after election
MANILA, Philippines – The head of the Philippine bishops' conference said it was time to "get up" and be faithful [...]
Health care is a right, not a privilege, pope says
VATICAN CITY – The Catholic Church is not a fancy medical clinic for the rich, but a "field hospital" that [...]
Louisiana inmates lead Catholic ministries for incarcerated, visitors
ANGOLA, La. – Because he's incarcerated, Ricky Krummel feels he has a glaring "X" on his back. The Loyola [...]
Pope offers prayers for those affected by Fort McMurray wildfires
EDMONTON, Alberta – Pope Francis has added his name to the list of people offering prayers for Canadians affected by [...]