CLEVELAND -- Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York confirmed he has accepted an invitation from the Republican National Committee to offer a prayer at the party's nominating convention.
The convention opens Aug. 24 with limited attendance by delegates and...
WASHINGTON -- By the time of their online Zoom caucus Aug. 17, organizers of Democrats for Life knew their effort to modify the party platform language on abortion was a nonstarter.
They went ahead, anyway, with most speakers focusing on...
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy — Milvia Monachesi, who was elected mayor of Castel Gandolfo in 2012, said “for a moment” in 2013, “I thought I was the luckiest mayor in the world: I would have two popes.”
“But now there isn’t...
SYDNEY -- In an exclusive interview prerecorded and aired at a U.S. conference, Cardinal George Pell reminded his audience how important the church in the U.S. is for world Catholicism and Western civilization.
U.S. Catholicism "is vitally important for us...
WASHINGTON -- About 100 current and former Democratic lawmakers from several states urged the Democratic Party's Platform Committee Aug. 14 "to moderate its official position on abortion," saying many party leaders support abortion policies "radically out of line with...
ROME -- Although the number of new COVID-19 infections in Italy was creeping up in late July and early August, the country's internal affairs ministry eased two restrictions placed on the celebration of Masses: allowing choirs and dropping the...
CLEVELAND -- A Jesuit priest with a widespread presence in various media platforms and the executive director of Network, a Catholic social justice lobbying group, are set to offer prayers during the Democratic National Convention on its final night.
Sister...
Q. A few years back. Pope Francis set up a commission to study the feasibility of permitting women to become permanent deacons. Has that commission made a recommendation to the pope, and where does the matter lie now? (Personally,...
VATICAN CITY -- Even while enjoying a summer break, people should not forget those who are suffering because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Pope Francis said Aug. 16 after reciting the Angelus prayer with visitors in St. Peter's Square.
The pope's...
ASTON, Pa. — Neumann University is offering an online program for teachers of kindergarten through 12th grade as schools around the area prepare for the upcoming academic year in a variety of settings. The program, according to Neumann, will...