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By Katie Peterson
MCEWEN, Tenn. — From death to new life, from devastation to hope, from fear to newfound faith, the people of Humphreys County have experienced a range of emotions over the last year as they recover from the catastrophic flash floods that hit the area, particularly Waverly and McEwen, Aug. 21, 2021. The impact killed 20 […]
Pope Francis
By Junno Arocho Esteves
VATICAN CITY — 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. Jesus’ image of entering the kingdom of heaven through a “narrow gate” does not mean that “only a few are destined to go […]
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By Catholic News Service
BALTIMORE — 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. In its court filing, the Baltimore-based Catholic agency asked the judge […]
Bishop Burbidge
Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington, has announced the following clergy appointments: Parochial Vicar Reverend Michael S. Murray, O.S.F.S. — from ministry outside the Diocese of Arlington to Parochial Vicar at Saint John Neumann Parish in Reston, effective August 30, 2022. Reverend Michael C. Vannicola, O.S.F.S. — from Parochial Vicar at Saint John […]
National
By Carolee Mcgrath
EASTHAMPTON, Mass. — Police are investigating vandalism at a western Massachusetts pregnancy center that provides women facing a crisis pregnancy with free diapers, wipes, baby clothes, strollers and car seats. Police said vandals early Aug. 18 spray-painted “Jane’s Revenge” on benches located outside of Bethlehem House in Easthampton, near Springfield, along with the message, “If […]
Global
By David Agren
Nicaraguan police burst into Matagalpa diocesan headquarters and removed an outspoken bishop who had been under house arrest for more than two weeks. Police raided the curia in the predawn hours of Aug. 19 and took Bishop Rolando Álvarez, according to a social media statement from the Diocese of Matagalpa. Nicaragua’s National Police later confirmed that they […]
Global
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Marking the day dedicated to the world’s humanitarian workers, Caritas Internationalis thanked its confederation’s “local heroes” for their compassion and dedicated service in 200 countries and territories. “Caritas staff are always there, everywhere in the world, at every moment: before, during, and after the crises,” said Aloysius John, secretary-general of the Vatican-based […]
Pope Francis
By Junno Arocho Esteves
VATICAN CITY — While the purpose of Pope Francis’ visit to Kazakhstan will be to attend the Congress of World and Traditional Religions, the interreligious meeting also will serve as the backdrop for his long-awaited meeting with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill. Pope Francis has been wanting to meet with the patriarch for months, telling Univision, […]
National
By Andrew Fowler
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Christopher Casey, a college student from Philadelphia, has only come to learn about Blessed Michael McGivney by attending Mass at St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, where the parish priest founded the Knights of Columbus in 1882 and where he is laid to rest. The student has lived in the Elm […]
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