Nation and world briefs

Pope encourages priests disheartened by sex abuse fallout

On memorial of St. John Vianney, pope’s letter was addressed to all priests

By: Associated Press

Knights of Columbus give more than $185 million to charity, 76 million service hours in 2018

Knights of Columbus give more than $185 million to charity, 76 million service hours in 2018

By: Catholic News Service (CNS)

Mumbai Catholics open churches for thousands stranded by flooding

Transportation infrastructure submerged as region received more than 6 inches of rain Aug. 1-6

By: Catholic News Service (CNS)