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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 […]
National
By Catholic News Service
BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Supreme Court Aug. 12 upheld a state law that bans abortion except in cases of rape, incest or to save the life of the mother. The law will take effect Aug. 25. A Planned Parenthood affiliate had challenged the ban, saying it violates Idahoans’ right to privacy and equal protection […]
Local
By Ana Lucia Batista
When Mariah Naegele, 27, and Bulay Miñano, 33, parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Falls Church, saw the need for a more affordable camp experience in their community guided by Catholic faith, they decided to start their own. They pitched the idea to Father Matthew Zuberbueler, pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Church, […]
National
By Joseph Staniunas
BLACKSBURG, Va. — Most students who have graduated from Virginia Tech with engineering degrees are joining companies that pay them for their work. Armed with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from the university in Blacksburg, Maureen Fuller is joining a group that asks her to raise her own living expenses. She’s happy to […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis dedicated his general audience talk to the urgent need for young and old to come together so older people can share their faith and wisdom about the world. “Let’s think about dialogue, about the alliance between old and young,” he said, as well as make sure this bond is not […]
Bishop's Columns
By Bishop Michael F. Burbidge
Even though summer is coming to an end, it is necessary to reflect on the ongoing need for proper rest and relaxation. The reason, as we all know, is because we live in a very hectic and fast-paced culture, one that fills our days with countless demands, pressures and responsibilities. We rightly treasure time for relaxation, but we do not […]
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