Leap year’s extra day has a Catholic origin
The papal bull ensured the date of Easter didn't drift into summer. Leap year has exceptions though.
Nashville, Tenn., begins long recovery from devastating tornado
Destruction stretched for miles after an early morning tornado. Building damage is being assessed at several parishes.
High court to examine religious liberty, foster care by same-sex couples
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. Supreme Court announced Feb. 24 that in its next term it will examine if the city of Philadelphia can exclude a Catholic social services agency from the city’s foster care program because the agency will not accept same-sex couples as foster parents.
Despite low Catholic marriage numbers, some see trend turning around
The number of Catholic marriages in the United States is at its lowest point since 1965.
‘God cries’ for victims of abuse, Pope says after meeting survivors [VIDEO]
PHILADELPHIA (CNA/EWTN News) — Pope Francis this morning met with 5 survivors of sexual abuse during his visit to Philadelphia, telling bishops afterward that the evil acts can no longer remain in silence, and promised his personal vigilance in protecting minors.
Indiana ‘Dreamer’ faces family breakup if DACA is allowed to expire
INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — Brenda Martinez’s first dream was to become an astrophysicist. As she finished seventh grade in Indianapolis, her heart was set on attending Purdue University with the help of a state scholarship program.
Back-to-school homework for students includes preparing to meet pope
Two dozen students across four Catholic elementary schools received a summer phone call from their principal with shocking news for them and their parents.
Bishop says Mexican mayor’s murder was message from organized crime
At least 100 mayors in Mexico have been attacked over the past 10 years as criminal groups attempt to infiltrate and corrupt local governments.
Christmas at Kino Border Initiative
As the Advent season unfolds, Sr. Engracia Robles and her team of religious and volunteers prepare for the traditional celebration known as “Las Posadas,” at the Comedor (soup kitchen) of the Kino Border Initiative in Nogales, Sonora, located a couple hundred yards from the border between Mexico and the United States.
Catholic groups decry end of immigration protection for Salvadorans
WASHINGTON (CNS) — As the Catholic Church in the U.S. began observing National Migration Week, a time to reflect on the circumstances confronting migrants, immigrants, refugees and human trafficking victims, the administration of President Donald Trump announced that it would end an immigration program for thousands of Salvadorans, one of the largest groups of modern-day immigrants in the country and one that includes many Catholics.
