At urging of U.S. bishops, Catholic leaders to meet on immigration

May 28, 2021

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (CNS) — The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops will host an emergency meeting with prelates from Central America as well as… Read More

On Memorial Day, trumpeter to mark a year of playing ‘Taps’ daily

May 27, 2021

BAY SETTLEMENT, Wis. (CNS) — When Bob Tuszynski heard about a request in May 2020 for buglers and trumpeters to perform “Taps” at 3 p.m. Read More

South Carolina monasteries adjust to life under the pandemic

May 27, 2021

CHARLESTON, S.C. (CNS) — As pandemic-related restrictions ease and businesses look to gradually return to normal operations, two of South Carolina’s religious orders have adapted… Read More

Vaccine proof beats full house in poll on post-COVID-19 sports attendance

May 27, 2021

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Not only does the general public want vaccination proof, mask mandates and social distancing options in sports venues, according to a poll… Read More

Rosary marathon to end with prayers that Mary undo ‘knots’ tied by COVID-19

May 27, 2021

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis will conclude the Catholic Church’s monthlong rosary marathon with special prayers to Mary, Undoer of Knots, one of his… Read More

President of U.S. Bishops’ Conference and Chairman for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs Condemn Recent Rise in Antisemitic Incidents

May 26, 2021

A member of the Jewish community views anti-Semitic graffiti on tombstones at the Jewish cemetery in Herrlisheim, France, May 2, 2004. Several graves were desecrated… Read More

Bishop Celebrates 28th MFP Class

May 26, 2021

Bishop Felipe Estévez will celebrate Mass on June 20 at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine for the 28th graduating class of the Ministry Formation… Read More

Cruella

May 26, 2021

NEW YORK (CNS) — Adults who want nothing more than to watch two gifted actresses camp it up will likely be satisfied with director Craig… Read More

USCCB president explains how planned discussion on Eucharist was set

May 26, 2021

After receiving an unprecedented letter from 67 bishops appealing for a delay in a discussion during the bishops’ upcoming spring general assembly on whether to… Read More

Darkness does not mean devil has won, pope says at audience

May 26, 2021

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Prayer is not a magic wand or a way to ask God to be at one’s service, Pope Francis said. Prayer… Read More