Bishop Estévez Urges Catholics to Take Action on Equality Act

February 26, 2021

The U.S. House passes Equality Act in a 224-206 vote The House of Representatives passed the Equality Act in a 224-206 vote on Feb. 25. Read More

People missed the crowds but say virtual congress offerings still valuable

February 26, 2021

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Like the national March for Life, bigness as well as personal interactions are a huge part of the annual Los Angeles Religious… Read More

Blithe Spirit

February 26, 2021

NEW YORK (CNS) — Even the most venerable source material may benefit from being dusted off and given the odd nip and tuck. But restraint… Read More

Emotional, psychological toll of pandemic just now beginning to be felt

February 26, 2021

WASHINGTON (CNS) — The psychological and emotional trauma of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic is only now beginning to be felt, and is bound to keep… Read More

UPDATE: Cardinal’s Lenten meditation: Conversion is call to renew, rekindle faith

February 26, 2021

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Conversion means believing that God became flesh to make all things new and offer his kingdom to everyone, said Cardinal Raniero… Read More

Cardinal’s Lenten meditation: Conversion is call to renew, rekindle faith

February 26, 2021

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Conversion means believing that God became flesh to make all things new and offer his kingdom to everyone, said Cardinal Raniero… Read More

The Mauritanian

February 25, 2021

NEW YORK (CNS) — The fact-based film “The Mauritanian” (STX) doesn’t adhere to the conventions of a legal drama or a police procedural. Instead, it… Read More

Pandemic, security pose challenges, but pope, Iraqis, hopeful for visit

February 25, 2021

AMMAN, Jordan (CNS) — Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and security concerns, Pope Francis hopes to visit Iraq, an opportunity that eluded his… Read More

Biden reverses policy barring green-card applicants from entering U.S.

February 25, 2021

President Joe Biden announced Feb. 24 a reversal of a 2020 proclamation by the Trump administration that sought to keep those applying for permanent residency… Read More

Catholic agencies welcome access to Ethiopia’s Tigray region

February 25, 2021

NAIROBI, Kenya (CNS) — Catholic relief agencies in Ethiopia welcomed a move by the government to allow more access in Tigray, the semi-autonomous region in… Read More