Catholic News Service
As execution looms, case for clemency hinges on an act of...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Don Johnson, set to be executed May 16 by the state of Tennessee for the brutal 1984 murder of his wife...
Georgia governor signs heartbeat bill restricting state abortions
ATLANTA — Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation May 7 to ban abortions in the state once a fetal heartbeat is detected, which...
Adoptive mom brings wider perspective on Mother’s Day
My first Mother's Day as a mom was as special as I'd dreamed it would be. My husband got me a bouquet of peonies,...
Spiritual mothers also deserve our appreciation on Mother’s Day
Sometimes it becomes awkward in church on Mother's Day when at the end of Mass the priest asks mothers to stand for a blessing....
NCEA convention offered financial and leadership tips with teaching ideas
CHICAGO — Rocio Carballo came all the way from Belize to attend the National Catholic Education Conference April 23-25 at McCormick Place Convention Center...
Jockey Mike Smith lives life in the winner’s circle, but places...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Jockey Mike Smith, a Catholic who rode Justify last year to a Triple Crown victory, prays before every race, but he...
South African archbishop says oppression of migrants recalls apartheid
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — A South African archbishop has urged the government to act against xenophobic attacks, which have increased as general elections...
Peace activists faces charges from submarine base protest after appeals court...
WASHINGTON -- A federal magistrate judge denied motions from seven longtime Catholic peacemakers to have charges dismissed on religious freedom grounds in connection with...
Chitchat at the hair salon should should be kind, courteous, not...
VATICAN CITY -- Christian hairdressers, beauticians and barbers can live their faith by being kind and courteous to their clients and cutting out the...
Success of ‘Unplanned’ comes in spite of ‘hysterical’ abortion-rights advocates: Richard...
By RICHARD DOERFLINGER
The pro-life film "Unplanned" has exceeded expectations, recouping its $6 million filming budget on its first weekend in theaters. At this writing,...