Renowned journalist Cokie Roberts, lifelong Catholic, dies at age 75
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Cokie Roberts, a broadcast journalist and political commentator who spoke publicly about her Catholic faith and her admiration for the Sacred Heart sisters who taught her, died Sept. 17 due to complications from breast cancer. She was 75.
Cardinal Pell appeals abuse convictions to Australian High Court
SYDNEY (CNS) — Cardinal George Pell, the most senior Catholic cleric to be convicted of child sexual abuse offenses, has lodged an application with Australia’s High Court to appeal his guilty verdict.
U.S. delegation brings V Encuentro results to pope, Vatican
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A delegation of U.S. bishops and laypeople came to Rome to share with Pope Francis and Vatican officials the joyful experiences and valuable recommendations that came out of last year’s Fifth National Encuentro.
Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference Statement on ‘Brush & Nib’ Decision
We are grateful that the importance of religious liberty was recognized today by the Arizona Supreme Court in the case of Brush & Nib Studio v. City of Phoenix.
Admitting fewer refugees ‘runs counter’ to U.S. values, say USCCB leaders
WASHINGTON (CNS) — A proposal to reduce the number of refugee admissions to the United States to fewer than 30,000 “would be wholly counter to our values as a nation of immigrants,” said the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the chair of the bishops’ Committee on Migration.
Unassuming pastor who helped rebuild Cuban Church will receive red hat
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With one of the most important Marian feasts in Cuba falling just one week after it was announced Sept. 1 that he would be made a cardinal, Cardinal-designate Juan de la Caridad García Rodríguez said he took the news as a sign of Mary’s maternal love.
God conquers evil with love, forgiveness of sins, pope says at Angelus
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — God forgives sins so that joy, not sadness, can flourish once again in one’s heart, Pope Francis said.
Vatican U.N. nuncio laments ‘cycle of violence’ surrounding 9/11 attacks
UNITED NATIONS (CNS) — “The cycle of violence” that surrounded the 9/11 terror attacks shows how destructive violence can be, said Archbishop Bernardito Auza, the Vatican’s permanent observer to the U.N.
Nitty-gritty ministry: Pope in Africa applies Gospel to real life
VATICAN CITY — While Pope Francis’ comments on U.S. criticism of his papacy drew the biggest headlines during his visit to Africa Sept. 4-10, the Masses he celebrated in Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius drew the biggest crowds.
Nation to remember aborted children, pray for life Sept. 14
There's a reported 186 memorial services scheduled, including a Life Rosary at Holy Cross Cemetery in Avondale.
