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Cardinal Zen says hes prepared for arrest under Hong Kong security lawHONG KONG (CNS) -- Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun has said that while he will remain prudent, he is prepared to suffer arrest and trials under Hong Kong's sweeping new national [...]
Msgr. Ratzinger, retired popes brother, dies at 96VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Msgr. Georg Ratzinger, a musician and retired Pope Benedict XVI's elder brother, died July 1 at the age of 96. According to Vatican News, Msgr. Ratzinger died [...]
U.S. Catholic media must inspire unity amid division, pope saysVATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Catholic media outlets in the United States are called to break down barriers that prevent dialogue and honest communication between people and communities, Pope Francis said. The [...]
A month after historic flood, Michigan Catholics still stepping up to helpMIDLAND, Mich. (CNS) -- Midland and the surrounding areas of Sanford and Edenville were already suffering from the effects of COVID-19 when another catastrophe struck May 19. Although the mid-Michigan communities [...]
Pope at pallium Mass: World needs to pray more, complain lessVATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Some people always will want to destroy unity and stifle prophets, Pope Francis said on the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul. And yet, Jesus challenges everyone [...]
DACA ruling called a beautiful moment; concern about future remainsPHOENIX (CNS) -- For Cinthia Padilla Ortiz, the Supreme Court's recent decision on the DACA program was "an unexpected and beautiful moment" and left her feeling "that sense of hope [...]
God listens to everybody — sinner, saint, victim, killer, pope saysVATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Everyone lives a life that is often inconsistent or a "contradiction" because people can be both a sinner and a saint, a victim and a tormentor, [...]
Black Catholic spirituality a force in fight against racism, say pastorsPHILADELPHIA (CNS) -- Two Black Catholic pastors in Philadelphia say their parishes are drawing strength from the Eucharist, prayer and a rich spiritual heritage in the fight against racism. "St. Katharine [...]
CHA head urges Trump not to pull U.S. out of World Health OrganizationWASHINGTON (CNS) -- The head of the Catholic Health Association has urged President Donald Trump to reconsider his decision to pull the United States out of the United Nations' World [...]
Pandemic showed just how much people need each other, pope saysVATICAN CITY (CNS) -- During the darkest, most deadly days of the COVID-19 pandemic in northern Italy, medical professionals and volunteers were "silent artisans of a culture of closeness and [...]
Police Appeal For Return Of Stolen Tabernacle Containing The EucharistWashington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 18, 2020 / 02:18 pm MT (CNA).- Police are appealing to the public for help and a parish is requesting prayers after a tabernacle containing the [...]
Update: High court rules against Trump administrations plan to end DACAWASHINGTON (CNS) -- In one of the most anticipated cases of the term, the Supreme Court June 18 ruled against efforts by the Trump administration to end the Deferred Action [...]
Vatican urges Catholics to drop investments in fossil fuels, armsVATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The Vatican urged Catholics on Thursday to disinvest from the armaments and fossil fuel industries and to closely monitor companies in sectors such as mining to [...]
Christians called to intercede for, not condemn, others, pope saysVATICAN CITY (CNS) -- True believers do not condemn people for their sins or shortcomings but intercede on their behalf with God through prayer, Pope Francis said. Just as Moses implored [...]
Eucharist heals, gives strength to serve others, pope saysVATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Eucharist heals people of their wounds, emptiness and sadness, and gives them the strength to share Christ's loving mercy with others, Pope Francis said. The joy [...]
All Catholics must speak out for equality, against racism, say leadersDETROIT (CNS) -- When a black man is just a boy, his parents will likely have two conversations with him. The first is about life in general -- things like being [...]
Longing for Communion can be exercise in spiritual growth, Jesuit saysVATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Being unable to receive the Eucharist is a form of sacrifice, but it can also be a time for spiritual growth, said Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi. The [...]
Maintain routine, stay connected and rely on prayer, counselor advisesARLINGTON, Va. (CNS) -- With the rapid changes brought on by COVID-19, there is an incredible level of stress for everyone in the country. We have worries about our families, [...]
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Pope Offers Spiritual Communion PrayerAs more Catholics around the world find themselves unable to receive the Eucharist due to the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis provided an example of a spiritual communion prayer that can [...]
If you cant go to confession, take your sorrow directly to God, pope saysVATICAN CITY (CNS) -- People who cannot get to confession because of the coronavirus lockdown or another serious reason can go to God directly, be specific about their sins, request [...]
After speedy exit, Catholic school student waits for very different returnWASHINGTON (CNS) -- Back in March, Juliana Colorado was going about life as usual for an 8-year-old, trying out for a talent show at St. Joseph's Catholic School in Long [...]
Chaz Muth, CNS multimedia editor, wins Cardinal John P. Foley AwardWASHINGTON (CNS) -- Chaz Muth, multimedia editor for Catholic News Service, received the 2020 Cardinal John P. Foley Award from the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada.The [...]
Father Val Peter, Boys Towns leader for 20 years, diesBOYS TOWN, Neb. (CNS) -- Father Val Peter, who was executive director of Boys Town from 1985 to 2005, died June 30 at age 85. No cause of death was [...]

U.S. Catholic media must inspire unity amid division, pope says

U.S. Catholic media must inspire unity amid division, pope says

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Catholic media outlets in the United States are called to break [...]

Pope prays for Poles who asked him to intervene in abuse cases

Pope prays for Poles who asked him to intervene in abuse cases

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis said he was praying for the hundreds of Catholics [...]

A month after historic flood, Michigan Catholics still stepping up to help

A month after historic flood, Michigan Catholics still stepping up to help

MIDLAND, Mich. (CNS) -- Midland and the surrounding areas of Sanford and Edenville were already [...]

Pope at pallium Mass: World needs to pray more, complain less

Pope at pallium Mass: World needs to pray more, complain less

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Some people always will want to destroy unity and stifle prophets, [...]

Federal judge blocks limits de Blasio, Cuomo put on religious gatherings

Federal judge blocks limits de Blasio, Cuomo put on religious gatherings

ALBANY, N.Y. (CNS) -- A federal judge June 26 blocked New York City Mayor Bill [...]

Pope at pallium Mass: World needs more prayer, less complaints

Pope at pallium Mass: World needs more prayer, less complaints

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Some people always will want to destroy unity and stifle prophets, [...]

Pope asks prayers for Syria, Yemen, Ukraine

Pope asks prayers for Syria, Yemen, Ukraine

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- With the coronavirus pandemic continuing, Pope Francis asked people to also [...]

During pandemic, Nairobi nuns expand their reach

During pandemic, Nairobi nuns expand their reach

NAIROBI, Kenya (CNS) -- Normally, the Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood feed about 200 [...]

Advocates call order advancing religious freedom globally a needed action

Advocates call order advancing religious freedom globally a needed action

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- President Donald Trump's executive order on religious freedom issued in early June [...]

Inmate lived inspiring Catholic life behind bars, serving God, not time

Inmate lived inspiring Catholic life behind bars, serving God, not time

PORTLAND, Ore. (CNS) -- In 1993, 39-year-old nuclear engineer Hal Elkins hit the bottle and [...]