Shrine prayer hotline spurred by pandemic is so successful, it’ll continue
April 22, 2021
EMMITSBURG, Md. (CNS) — When the world shut down last year because of the pandemic, the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton decided it… Read More
Vocations answer God’s call to make great dreams come true, pope says
April 21, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Religious and priestly life must be filled with the simple joy of caring every day for what really matters — faithful… Read More
Pope calls for monthlong global prayer marathon for end of pandemic
April 21, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has called for a global prayer marathon for the entire month of May, praying for the end to the… Read More
Catholic leaders see Chauvin verdict as a call for more action
April 21, 2021
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Although Catholic leaders across the country called the April 20 jury verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial a moment of justice, they… Read More
Prayers said aloud lead the way to God, pope says at audience
April 21, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Because prayer is a dialogue with God, people should not dismiss or be embarrassed by saying their prayers out loud or… Read More
Former police officer found guilty on all three counts in death of Floyd
April 20, 2021
MINNEAPOLIS (CNS) — A jury found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all three counts April 20 for the death of George Floyd,… Read More
Research with fetal tissue from elective abortion called ‘deeply offensive’
April 20, 2021
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee April 20 called on the Biden administration to fund research “that does not rely… Read More
Rome or home? Expats look for best way to survive the pandemic
April 20, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — After a year without U.S. pilgrims, tourists and university students, some American expats in Rome have packed up and moved home. Read More
USCCB migration chairman urges Biden to raise cap on refugee admissions
April 20, 2021
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ migration committee said April 19 he is disappointed that President Joe Biden announced he will not… Read More
Pope chooses theme for July 25 World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
April 20, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — To express the closeness of God and of the church to every older person, Pope Francis has chosen “I am with… Read More