Nation and world briefs

Virtual pilgrimage, concrete donation: Holy Land Catholics ask for help

Collection for the Holy Land held Sept. 13, the eve of the feast of the Exaltation of the Cross

By: Catholic News Service (CNS)

Pope will sign new encyclical in Assisi Oct. 3

Document expected to focus on obligations that flow from the belief that all people are children of God

By: Catholic News Service (CNS)

Visiting Lebanon, Cardinal Parolin emphasizes ‘you are not alone’

Cardinal’s visit coincided with papal call for prayer, fasting for Lebanon Sept. 4