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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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Pieces of the Egyptair plane discovered

The Egyptian Armed Forces have announced that pieces of the wreckage of the Egyptair plane [...]

Caritas Leaders Aim to Make Case for More Efficient Use of Aid Resources

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila says the way we help people in emergencies can [...]

Why the Creed Matters Today

Until the fairly recent new translation of the Creed for use in the Mass probably [...]

Pope: Migrants and Host Nations Should Be Gift to Each Other

While recognizing that efforts for peace will prevent the need for many migrants to flee [...]

Pope: Reparation for Exploiting the Poor Will Take a Lot of Penance

Drawing from today’s forceful reading from the Book of James, which asserts that “the wages [...]

Pope Francis’ Address to Italian Soccer Players

Here is a ZENIT translation of Pope Francis’ address today to theÂ delegations of the national [...]

In Mali”s North, the Church Is But Slowly Rebuilding

Father Germain Arama is in charge of finances for the Diocese of Mopti, Mali. He [...]

FORUM: ‘Pontifical Diplomacy’

Below is a reflection of British Ambassador to the Holy See Nigel Baker on the [...]

Pope Francis Names New Custos of Holy Land

Fr. Francesco Patton is the new Custos of the Holy Land, succeeding Fr. Pierbattista Pizzaballa, [...]

Pope’s Telegram of Condolences for Victims of EgyptAir Flight Crash

Here is the Vatican-provided text of the telegram Pope Francis sent this afternoon offering his [...]

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Pieces of the Egyptair plane discovered

Caritas Leaders Aim to Make Case for More Efficient Use of Aid Resources

Why the Creed Matters Today

Pope: Migrants and Host Nations Should Be Gift to Each Other

Pope: Reparation for Exploiting the Poor Will Take a Lot of Penance

Pope Francis’ Address to Italian Soccer Players

In Mali”s North, the Church Is But Slowly Rebuilding

FORUM: ‘Pontifical Diplomacy’

Pope Francis Names New Custos of Holy Land

Pope’s Telegram of Condolences for Victims of EgyptAir Flight Crash

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