Vatican indicts Cardinal Becciu, former officials involved in London deal
July 3, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In an unprecedented move, Vatican prosecutors have indicted 10 individuals and entities, including Cardinal Angelo Becciu, former prefect of the Congregation… Read More
Shrine welcomes treasured items that belonged to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
July 2, 2021
EMMITSBURG, Md. (CNS) — The faded black bonnet with its gently ruffled frill once framed the face of the nation’s first American-born saint. The black… Read More
Activists see temporary stop of federal executions as a starting point
July 2, 2021
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Activists who oppose the death penalty said the Justice Department’s temporary stop of federal executions is a step in the right direction,… Read More
Pope asks for local events coinciding with World Meeting of Families 2022
July 2, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has asked dioceses around the world to make it possible for every family to participate in the World Meeting… Read More
COMMENTARY: Independence Day is a moment to reflect on individual, collective freedoms
July 2, 2021
This is an unsigned editorial by the St. Louis Review, newspaper of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. It was published online June 24. Independence Day… Read More
Vatican, medical associations look at ways to promote vaccination
July 2, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The discovery of vaccines is “one of the greatest achievements of modern medicine,” but the global community is facing the dual… Read More
Report on immigration highlights care needed for unaccompanied minors
July 1, 2021
WASHINGTON (CNS) — A Catholic agency has collaborated with a professor from The Catholic University of America on a report pointing out deficiencies but also… Read More
Bishops support investigation of former U.S. residential schools
July 1, 2021
WASHINGTON (CNS) — In response to a late June announcement, the United States will be conducting an investigation of former federally funded boarding schools to… Read More
Artist casts his own hands in restoration of Wisconsin parish’s statue
July 1, 2021
INSTITUTE, Wis. (CNS) — St. Teresa of Avila once said, “Christ has no body on earth now but yours, no hands but yours.” Bruce Nufer,… Read More
Faith leaders call for reforms that ensure workers’ right to join a union
July 1, 2021
As the pastor of the increasingly diverse St. Joseph Parish in Vancouver, Washington, Father Gary Lazzeroni finds himself ministering to people in a wide variety… Read More