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Decline in confession called harmful to churchs mission to spread GospelPHILADELPHIA (CNS) -- With COVID restrictions lifting, pastors looking to welcome faithful back should rethink their confession schedules -- and start talking more about the sacrament in the pulpit. That's according [...]
Pope: Migrants seeking new life end up instead in hell of detentionVATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Decrying the unimaginable "hell" migrants experience in detention centers, Pope Francis urged all Christians to examine how they do or don't help -- as Jesus commanded [...]
Trump expected to refile paperwork soon in his effort to end DACAWASHINGTON (CNS) -- President Donald Trump is expected to refile paperwork during the second week of July to end to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA, following [...]
Christian clergy: Israels West Bank plans could be catastrophicJERUSALEM (CNS) -- The threatened Israeli annexation of territory in the West Bank and the Jordan Valley could be "the final straw" for a viable Christian presence in Palestine, said [...]
Vatican task force calls for an end to arms productionVATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Human health, peace, security and progress would be better served with a complete end to the production of weapons worldwide, said members of a Vatican task [...]
As cases of virus spike in Arizona, Tucson bishop suspends public worshipTUCSON, Ariz. (CNS) -- Tucson Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger announced July 1 that state health officials have "strongly recommended" the suspension of public worship and that he agrees the recommendation [...]
Faith leaders ask Congress to boost overseas pandemic aidWASHINGTON (CNS) -- Three dozen faith-based organizations, including Catholic Relief Services, have asked Congress to immediately fund efforts to respond to the coronavirus pandemic around the world. "If we don’t beat [...]
At Angelus, pope backs U.N. resolution calling for global cease-fireVATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis praised the United Nations' adoption of a global cease-fire resolution amid the coronavirus pandemic that has swept the world. "The request for a global and [...]
Pope Francis Names New Apostolic Nuncio To Great BritainBy Vatican News Pope Francis has named Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti as Apostolic Nuncio in Great Britain. Since November 2015, Abp Gugerotti has held the post Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine. He has previously [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Update: U.S. bishops welcome court decision on Catholic schoolsWASHINGTON (CNS) -- Two U.S. bishops said they welcomed the Supreme Court's 7-2 ruling July 8 which said California Catholic schools could not be sued for job discrimination in firing [...]
Update: Court rules in favor of employer exemptions to contraceptive coverageWASHINGTON (CNS) -- In a 7-2 decision July 8, the Supreme Court upheld regulations by the Trump administration giving employers more ability to opt out of providing contraceptive coverage in their [...]

Msgr. Ratzinger, retired popes brother, dies at 96

Msgr. Ratzinger, retired popes brother, dies at 96

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Msgr. Georg Ratzinger, a musician and retired Pope Benedict XVI's elder [...]

Louisiana lawmaker says court ruling has almost taken my breath away

Louisiana lawmaker says court ruling has almost taken my breath away

NEW ORLEANS (CNS) -- The Democratic state senator who wrote the Louisiana abortion law struck [...]

Mexican bishops call for more robust response to COVID-19 crisis

Mexican bishops call for more robust response to COVID-19 crisis

MEXICO CITY (CNS) -- Mexico's bishops have expressed alarm over the scope of the COVID-19 [...]

Two retired bishops, two priests contract virus in Texas retirement home

Two retired bishops, two priests contract virus in Texas retirement home

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is asking for prayers for those who have [...]

Update: Court says tax credit program cant exclude religious schools

Update: Court says tax credit program cant exclude religious schools

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- In a 5-4 ruling June 30, the Supreme Court said the exclusion [...]

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 [...]