Pope, Iraqi Shiite leader affirm importance of dialogue, respect
March 6, 2021
NASIRIYAH, Iraq (CNS) — In a low-key meeting followed closely in Iraq and beyond, Pope Francis and Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, the influential leader of Shiite… Read More
Education is key to empowering women, says Ghanaian nun-doctor
March 5, 2021
ACCRA, Ghana (CNS) — Equal access to education is the only means by which women can get into and sustain leadership positions in society, said… Read More
Raya and the Last Dragon
March 5, 2021
NEW YORK (CNS) — The lively and colorful animated adventure “Raya and the Last Dragon” (Disney) teaches viewers that trust is the necessary basis of… Read More
Many Texas parishes to keep face masks, even with mandate lifted
March 5, 2021
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Many Catholic parishes in Texas will continue to ask parishioners to wear face masks and will limit capacity for Masses even though… Read More
Pope: Honor martyrs by remaining faithful, working for a better Iraq
March 5, 2021
BAGHDAD (CNS) — Visiting a Baghdad cathedral “hallowed by the blood of our brothers and sisters” murdered in a terrorist attack that shook the world,… Read More
Pope arrives in Iraq, promoting peace, tolerance, equality
March 5, 2021
BAGHDAD (CNS) — To consolidate peace and ensure progress, the government and people of Iraq must never treat anyone as a second-class citizen and must… Read More
U.S. Bishops’ President and International Justice and Peace Chairman Express Solidarity with Pope Francis’ Apostolic Journey to Iraq
March 4, 2021
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford and… Read More
Bishop Snyder High School Hosts National Geographic GeoBee Diocesan Championship
March 4, 2021
Braden Green and Thomas Winkler receive their medals. The National Geographic GeoBee Diocesan Championship was held on Saturday, February 27, at Bishop John J. Snyder… Read More
Bishop Rhoades: Latest COVID-19 vaccine can be used in good conscience
March 4, 2021
WASHINGTON (CNS) — In a new video, the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Doctrine reiterated that use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19… Read More
