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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 [...]
Knights seen as ‘poised’ to lead way to recovery, renewal as pandemic endsNEW HAVEN, Conn. (CNS) — The new CEO of the Knights of Columbus said the international fraternal organization’s members “are poised to lead the way toward recovery and a future [...]
Argentine bishops’ pastoral team rebukes president on country’s originsMEXICO CITY (CNS) — The Argentine bishops’ pastoral team for aboriginal peoples rebuked comments from the country’s president that perpetuated the viewpoint that the population predominantly arrived “on ships” from [...]
In the HeightsNEW YORK (CNS) — Composer and lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda’s award-winning 2008 Broadway hit “In the Heights” (Warner Bros.) comes to the big screen (and to HBO Max) in a sweeping [...]

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Pope Sends Vatican Firefighters, Police to Quake Sites

Pope Francis has sent some of the Vatican’s own relief workers and first responders to the earthquake [...]

Holy See At UN To Host Event On Mother Teresa

On 4 September in Rome, Pope Francis will declare Mother Teresa a saint. In celebration of this [...]

Sunday’s Gospel: Some Are Last Who Will Be First, And Some Are First Who Will Be Last.”

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 13:22-30. Jesus passed through towns and villages, [...]

Interview From Aleppo: ‘A Dark City’

Father Ziad Hilal, is a Syrian Jesuit priest who spent several years serving the Christian [...]

Ennio Morricone and His ‘Mystical and Sacred’ Music

“I cannot help but write; it"s a ritual that every day I feel the need [...]

Pope Praises Witness Of 10 athletes On Refugee Olympic Team

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In a personal message addressed to each of the 10 members [...]

Olympiad Of Solidarity

The true Olympic prize is not a medal but achieving "a civilization in which solidarity [...]

$150,000 Raised At Milan Expo Will Go To Displaced Iraqis In Jordan

Pope Francis is supporting displaced Iraqis in Jordan with $150,000 to be used to help [...]

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Pope Sends Vatican Firefighters, Police to Quake Sites

Holy See At UN To Host Event On Mother Teresa

Sunday’s Gospel: Some Are Last Who Will Be First, And Some Are First Who Will Be Last.”

Interview From Aleppo: ‘A Dark City’

Ennio Morricone and His ‘Mystical and Sacred’ Music

Pope Praises Witness Of 10 athletes On Refugee Olympic Team

Olympiad Of Solidarity

$150,000 Raised At Milan Expo Will Go To Displaced Iraqis In Jordan

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