Author Archives: Newsroom

Renowned journalist Cokie Roberts, lifelong Catholic, dies at age 75

Posted on September 17, 2019

By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — Cokie Roberts, a broadcast journalist and political commentator who spoke publicly about her Catholic faith and her admiration for the Sacred Heart sisters who taught her, died Sept. 17 due to … Continue reading →

Posted in U.S., Vatican

Indianapolis Colts’ chaplain focuses on players’ lives and faith

Posted on September 9, 2019

By John Shaughnessy Catholic News Service INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — As the Catholic chaplain for the Indianapolis Colts, Father Douglas Hunter has access to the training facility, the team meetings and the sidelines during games. He’s even there in the locker … Continue reading →

Posted in U.S.

St. Teresa of Kolkata’s birthday not forgotten by Missionaries of Charity

Posted on August 26, 2019

By Catholic News Service KOLKATA, India (CNS) — Missionaries of Charity nuns in India celebrated the birthday of their order’s founder, St. Teresa of Kolkata, three years after her canonization, breaking a Catholic convention. Archbishop Thomas D’Souza of Kolkata led a … Continue reading →

Posted in World

New executive director looks to build Pax Christi USA’s grassroots network

Posted on August 26, 2019

By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — When Johnny Zokovitch started working for Pax Christi USA in 2001, he was tasked with connecting young people with the Catholic peace organization. As the group’s new executive director beginning Sept. … Continue reading →

Posted in U.S.

West Virginians meet their new Catholic bishop as humble, holy man

Posted on August 23, 2019

By Christopher Gunty Catholic News Service WHEELING, W.Va. (CNS) — People from around the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston already have a good feeling about their new shepherd, Bishop Mark E. Brennan, who was installed Aug. 22 as the ninth bishop of … Continue reading →

Posted in U.S.

Pope, bishops urge action to save burning Amazon rainforest

Posted on August 23, 2019

Updated Aug. 27 By Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Describing the Amazon rainforest as “vital for our planet,” Pope Francis joined the regions bishops in praying for action to extinguish the massive fires burning there. “We are all … Continue reading →

Posted in Vatican, World

Matters of life and death: Pope to bring his message to southern Africa

Posted on August 22, 2019

Backgrounder and analysis By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Rejecting violence, promoting interreligious harmony, caring for the environment and stamping out government corruption are expected to be high on the agenda Sept. 4-10 when Pope Francis … Continue reading →

Posted in Vatican, World