Catholics begin the new year honoring Mary, the ‘woman who wove the humanity of God’

In homily on Jan. 1, Pope Francis said that by drawing closer to Mary, the Church will become more focused on Jesus and more united

By: Catholic News Service (CNS)

Nation and world briefs

Religious, world leaders appeal for peace between Iran, U.S.

U.S. airstrike killed Iranian military commander, Iran responded by launching missiles at U.S. bases in Iraq

By: Catholic News Service (CNS), Associated Press

Biggest earthquake in a century leaves Puerto Ricans homeless

Island is still recovering from Hurricane Maria, which caused more than $100 billion in damage and devastated infrastructure

By: Associated Press