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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 [...]

‘Communicate hope in the face of trying times,’ declares cardinal at CMC

‘Communicate hope in the face of trying times,’ declares cardinal at CMC

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, in the kickoff session to the 2021 [...]

Pope denies cardinal’s request to resign; agrees ‘we have sinned’

Pope denies cardinal’s request to resign; agrees ‘we have sinned’

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Agreeing with German Cardinal Reinhard Marx that Catholic leaders cannot adopt [...]

Parishes hold joint eucharistic procession as ‘sign of unity,’ healing

Parishes hold joint eucharistic procession as ‘sign of unity,’ healing

ST. PAUL, Minn. (CNS) — A stiff southwest wind whipped over the Interstate 94 bridge [...]

Online discernment series offers ‘concrete, practical’ advice on vocations

Online discernment series offers ‘concrete, practical’ advice on vocations

BRAINTREE, Mass. (CNS) — There are plenty of ways to learn about different vocations.People interested [...]

Pope names new archbishop of Durban, South Africa, as cardinal retires

Pope names new archbishop of Durban, South Africa, as cardinal retires

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Cardinal Wilfrid F. Napier, 80, [...]

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

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 [...]

Peter Finney, Clarion Herald editor, wins Cardinal John P. Foley Award

Peter Finney, Clarion Herald editor, wins Cardinal John P. Foley Award

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Peter Finney Jr., who is executive editor/general manager of the Clarion Herald, [...]

Catholic group urges Biden to address COVID-19 vaccine access at G7 summit

Catholic group urges Biden to address COVID-19 vaccine access at G7 summit

WASHINGTON (CNS) — A national Catholic group of over 50 religious and nonprofit organizations is [...]

U.S. bishops will gather virtually for their June 16-18 spring assembly

U.S. bishops will gather virtually for their June 16-18 spring assembly

WASHINGTON (CNS) — When they gather virtually for their annual spring assembly June 16-18, the [...]

UPDATE: What the new revisions to the Code of Canon Law mean for safeguarding

UPDATE: What the new revisions to the Code of Canon Law mean for safeguarding

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The new series of laws and provisions set out in the [...]