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Canadian church pledges support for Muslims after ‘hate’ attack on familyOTTAWA, Ontario (CNS) — Faith communities and politicians condemned an attack on a Muslim family in London, Ontario, that police have labeled a hate crime. In a statement released on social [...]
Christians witness against the horror of tortureTorture was back in the news in February, as if we needed the gruesome reminder. “60 Minutes” ran a graphic piece on the torture conducted against its own citizens by [...]
Third Catholic church in eastern Myanmar hit by military strikesYANGON, Myanmar (CNS) — Another church in Kayah state, a Catholic stronghold in eastern Myanmar, was damaged by indiscriminate shelling by the military. Military fire hit Our Lady, Queen of Peace [...]
As bishops begin lifting dispensation, Catholics return to in-person MassINDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — As Catholic parishes across the country are loosening pandemic Mass restrictions and several bishops are lifting the dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Masses, Catholic leaders [...]
At migration summit, bishops commit to work toward ‘church without borders’MUNDELEIN, Ill. (CNS) — After hearing the story of a Salvadoran immigrant and her plight to leave her home country, bishops from the U.S., Central America and Mexico meeting in [...]
Plenary indulgence granted to post-pandemic pilgrims in ItalyROME (CNS) — As COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease in Italy, the country’s bishops are hoping a new tourism initiative will attract would-be pilgrims. One way the June 1-Sept. 17 initiative, [...]
Hong Kong Masses remember Tiananmen Square protestersHONG KONG (CNS) — The protesters killed in Tiananmen Square in mainland China on June 4, 1989, used to be remembered in Hong Kong with an annual candlelight vigil in [...]
Canadian Catholic leaders express sorrow over deaths of Indigenous childrenVANCOUVER, British Columbia (CNS) — Archbishop J. Michael Miller of Vancouver said he was “filled with deep sadness” after learning of the discovery of the bodies of more than 200 [...]
With world still in knots, pope turns to Mary with prayersVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Reaching the finish line of a monthlong rosary marathon, Pope Francis again turned to Mary, asking her to untie specific knots that have individuals and the [...]
Churches, NGOs help Mozambicans displaced by Islamist insurgencySitting on a narrow bench and squashed between her two children in Nampula, Mozambique, Stella Miguel lamented that the government soldiers did not come to protect her family when Islamist [...]
Pope asks all Catholics to step up commitment to saving creationVATICAN CITY (CNS) — To help lead the world’s Catholics along a journey of intensified action in caring for creation, Pope Francis asked everyone to join a new global grassroots [...]
Vatican Warns U.S. Bishops About Denying Communion To Supporters Of Abortion RightsThe Vatican's top enforcer of doctrine has sent a warning to U.S. bishops about a potential proposal by some conservative clergy to deny communion to Catholic elected officials who support [...]
Advocate: S. Carolina approval of firing squad, electric chair ‘chilling’WASHINGTON (CNS) — The passage of a bill by South Carolina lawmakers in early May to restart executions after 10 years and to add death by firing squad or electric [...]
People must care for creation or face self-destruction, pope saysVATICAN CITY (CNS) — When it comes to safeguarding creation, there is no time to waste — humanity either must live up to its responsibility or continue on a path [...]
Pope chooses theme for July 25 World Day for Grandparents and the ElderlyVATICAN CITY (CNS) — To express the closeness of God and of the church to every older person, Pope Francis has chosen “I am with you always” from the Gospel [...]
Cardinal Marx surprised by pope’s decision to not accept his resignationMUNICH (CNS) — German Cardinal Reinhard Marx said that following Pope Francis’ refusal to accept his resignation, he would “not simply return to business as usual” because it would not [...]
Harris’ Central America agenda features longtime concerns for the churchWASHINGTON (CNS) — During her first foreign trip to Latin America as U.S. vice president June 7 and 8, Kamala Harris took on a topic that has long been on [...]
Webinar offers guidance on helping former women inmates reenter societyHOUSTON (CNS) — The founder of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston’s program Angela House addressed a national webinar recently about what is needed most to help imprisoned women successfully transition back [...]

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Canadian church pledges support for Muslims after ‘hate’ attack on family

OTTAWA, Ontario (CNS) — Faith communities and politicians condemned an attack on a Muslim family [...]

Christians witness against the horror of torture

Torture was back in the news in February, as if we needed the gruesome reminder. [...]

Third Catholic church in eastern Myanmar hit by military strikes

YANGON, Myanmar (CNS) — Another church in Kayah state, a Catholic stronghold in eastern Myanmar, [...]

President’s daughter sees connections to Mother Seton in her life’s journey

Luci Baines Johnson gets asked sometimes why she identifies so much with St. Elizabeth Ann [...]

As bishops begin lifting dispensation, Catholics return to in-person Mass

INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — As Catholic parishes across the country are loosening pandemic Mass restrictions and [...]

UPDATE: Citing ‘systemic failures’ in handling abuse, cardinal offers resignation

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — German Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Munich and Freising, 67, has submitted [...]

At migration summit, bishops commit to work toward ‘church without borders’

MUNDELEIN, Ill. (CNS) — After hearing the story of a Salvadoran immigrant and her plight [...]

Plenary indulgence granted to post-pandemic pilgrims in Italy

ROME (CNS) — As COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease in Italy, the country’s bishops are [...]

Hong Kong Masses remember Tiananmen Square protesters

HONG KONG (CNS) — The protesters killed in Tiananmen Square in mainland China on June [...]

Ecumenical service remembers victims of Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921

TULSA, Okla. (CNS) — Ahead of a May 30 ecumenical prayer service to recall the [...]

Home > Catholic World

Canadian church pledges support for Muslims after ‘hate’ attack on family

Christians witness against the horror of torture

Third Catholic church in eastern Myanmar hit by military strikes

President’s daughter sees connections to Mother Seton in her life’s journey

As bishops begin lifting dispensation, Catholics return to in-person Mass

UPDATE: Citing ‘systemic failures’ in handling abuse, cardinal offers resignation

At migration summit, bishops commit to work toward ‘church without borders’

Plenary indulgence granted to post-pandemic pilgrims in Italy

Hong Kong Masses remember Tiananmen Square protesters

Ecumenical service remembers victims of Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921

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