Though problems abound, God-given hope never fails, pope says
December 31, 2021
Christian hope grants those who suffer the assurance that God does not abandon his people in their time of need, Pope Francis said. “Problems do… Read More
Abortion, religious liberty, vaccine mandate cases top busy 2021 for court
December 31, 2021
WASHINGTON (CNS) — This past year was busy for the nation’s high court, particularly with issues of interest to Catholics regarding abortion, religious liberty, COVID-19… Read More
‘Ruff’ work: Dogs provide needed support in Baltimore Archdiocese
December 30, 2021
TIMONIUM, Md. (CNS) –Staff members at a Catholic Charities’ residential treatment program for children with behavioral and emotional needs were not having luck calming a… Read More
More example than exhortation: Pope’s 2021 illustrated teaching on kinship
December 30, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — From a vaccination clinic in the atrium of the Vatican audience hall to a visit to the ancient Iraqi city of… Read More
Pope calls world to act on impact of climate change on poorest countries
December 29, 2021
Pope Francis invited Catholics — and anyone else interested — to join a seven-year journey to widen the reach of his 2015 encyclical on the… Read More
Vatican adds QR code to sculpture to educate people about migration
December 29, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A life-sized bronze sculpture of migrants and refugees crowded onto a boat has stood in St. Peter’s Square for more than… Read More
Think of the Holy Family fleeing Herod and pray for migrants, pope says
December 29, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Meditating on the scene of the Holy Family fleeing to Egypt to escape Herod’s murderous rage, Christians cannot close their eyes… Read More
Despite vaccines, beating COVID-19 has shown to be tougher than expected
December 29, 2021
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The year is ending pretty much the same way it started, with the United States wondering whether it will experience a surge… Read More
Archbishop Tutu had strong ties to Catholic Church
December 28, 2021
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (CNS) — Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who died Dec. 26, made his clerical career in the Anglican Church, but at one point,… Read More
Immediate, long-term relief: Catholic agencies’ response to 2021 disasters
December 28, 2021
Right up through December, extreme weather events and natural disasters of 2021 continued to upend local communities and set agendas for domestic and overseas emergency… Read More