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
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