Federal judge rules CRS must pay health benefits for spouse of gay employee
A U.S. District Court judge in Maryland has ruled that Catholic Relief Services, the U.S. bishops' overseas relief and development agency, must offer health care coverage to the spouses of gay employees as long as the employees' jobs are nonreligious in nature.
Service is a calling for all, not a select few, pope says
Following Christ's example of love and service to those in need is not a task reserved to a select few but a calling for all Christians, Pope Francis said.
Cardinal Becciu says pope invited him to August consistory
Cardinal Angelo Becciu, currently facing charges of embezzlement and abuse of office, said Pope Francis invited him to attend the Aug. 27 consistory.
Catholic nurses draw on faith, fellowship to be ‘hands and feet of Christ’
Catholic nurses are drawing on faith, fellowship and fortitude to navigate an increasingly complex health care environment, said participants at a global conference on nursing held in Doylestown.
As pope calls for dialogue, Nicaraguan police continue harassing Catholics
Following the arrest of a bishop and 11 others, police continued harassing Nicaraguan Catholics, even as Pope Francis called for "open and sincere" dialogue in the Central American country.
NEWS BRIEF: André House of Arizona Announces New Executive Director
André House of Arizona (André House) is pleased to announce that John C. Delaney, II will be joining André House on September 1, 2022 as its next Executive Director and will be the first lay person to serve in this role.
NEWS BRIEF: SVdP Phoenix announces Shannon Clancy as CEO
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Phoenix Diocesan Council (SVdP) is pleased to announce Shannon Clancy as its new Chief Executive Officer. A Phoenix native, Shannon is the first female CEO for the Arizona nonprofit in its 76-year history and will assume leadership on Oct. 1.
Inaugural Mass for St. Josephine Bakhita Parish Mission offers sense of belonging to African...
Decorated with banners bearing the Pan-African colors of red, green, and black and an image of St. Josephine Bakhita in the sanctuary in front of the altar, the St. Pius X Church building continued receiving visitors beyond capacity during a special liturgy Aug. 7.
Housing for homeless pregnant women called ‘beautiful work of compassion’
Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez Aug. 19 described a new residence in the city for homeless pregnant women and their children as a "beautiful work of compassion and care for our most vulnerable neighbors."
By the numbers: Consistory keeps expanding variety in College of Cardinals
Pope Francis will lead a number of major events at the end of August, starting with the creation of 20 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica.
