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Disregard for John Paul II’s stance against tyranny risks ‘diminished moral authority of the...
By Courtney Mares
Catholic News Agency
ROME -- John Paul II began his pontificate with the words “Be not afraid” — a phrase that the Polish...
Cardinal Joseph Zen’s health status confirmed after being detained by Hong Kong authorities
HONG KONG -- Cardinal Joseph Zen, retired bishop of Hong Kong, reassured Catholics he is fine after being detained and held by national security...
Effort under way to have Dutch priest named a patron saint of journalists
VATICAN CITY — Among the 10 men and women Pope Francis will proclaim as the Catholic Church's newest saints is a Dutch priest and...
Madeleine Albright, 84, remembered for her ‘goodness and grace, her humanity and her intellect...
WASHINGTON -- She was remembered as an immigrant, a refugee, the little girl fleeing danger who would later come to champion the ideals of...
Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed as newest U.S. Supreme Court justice
WASHINGTON — In a 53-47 vote, the U.S. Senate April 7 confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, making her the first...
Clampdown, arrests in El Salvador raises concerns among human-rights advocates
WASHINGTON — Human rights groups in Washington sounded the alarm after the Salvadoran government began mass arrests and suspended personal freedoms following a record-breaking...
Leaders seek prayer, advocacy and relief for Ukraine and its people
NEW YORK — Exactly one month after Russian forces invaded neighboring Ukraine, religious and diplomatic leaders urged prayer, advocacy and relief for Ukrainians and...
Polish convents are welcome relief for Ukrainian refugees
LUBLIN, Poland — Olga and her youngest children are safe in Poland, but she is consumed with worry for her husband and oldest son,...
Boost for funding in federal budget for human needs draws praise from advocates
The $1.5 trillion federal budget for fiscal year 2022 passed by Congress and signed into law March 15 by President Joe Biden includes increased...
Pope Francis prays for war in Ukraine to end
VATICAN CITY — Asking God to forgive all people tempted by violence, Pope Francis prayed for an end to the war in Ukraine and...