Perseverance is necessary for prayer, pope says
Those who overcome distractions or obstacles when praying learn the value of perseverance in times of trial, Pope Francis said.
Archbishop Cordileone responds to Pelosi remarks on Cardinal Ladaria letter
San Francisco's archbishop said May 17 that the "positive reaction" House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has expressed about a Vatican official's letter to the U.S. bishops about Catholic politicians who support abortion receiving Communion "raises hope that progress can be made in this most serious matter."
White House hosts visit for ‘Dreamers’; six young people meet with Biden
President Joe Biden welcomed to the White House May 14 six beneficiaries of a program that helps young adults brought into the country illegally as children.
Grant connects CUA grad students with NASA in cutting-edge research
Growing up in Brazil, Stela Ishitani Silva had an early curiosity about exploring the heavens. As a teenager, her interest morphed into how the universe worked and the field of astrophysics.
High Court orders jailed Indian Jesuit to hospital for evaluation
Indian Jesuits have petitioned the National Human Rights Commission to examine the health of a jailed 84-year-old priest following suspicions that he has contracted COVID-19.
Revised canon law on crimes, penalties almost ready for publication
The revised section of the Code of Canon Law dealing with crimes and penalties, including those related to clerical sexual abuse, should be ready for publication before the end of summer, said the secretary of the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts.
Hong Kong bishop-designate: Dialogue good, religious freedom important
Bishop-designate Stephen Chow Sau-yan told Hong Kong media people must start with a sense of faith and not assume Beijing is the enemy, and he hoped for dialogue to develop a better understanding.
Pro-life leaders say HHS should not do away with Trump-era Title X rule
The same day the U.S. Supreme Court announced it will hear a Mississippi appeal of a lower court's decision to strike down the state's 15-week abortion ban, it dismissed suits against a Trump administration Title X policy.
Washington cardinal leads worldwide rosary for end to COVID-19 pandemic
Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory led a recitation of rosary May 17, imploring Mary to "entrust to her Son" all those affected by the pandemic.
Three sisters baptized together look forward to future with faith, hope
Just a few seconds after walking into her home, there is no doubt that Sopia Grate is Catholic.
