Author says pope has mobilized diplomats to create culture of encounter

July 28, 2021

OXFORD, England (CNS) — Vatican diplomacy has diverged sharply from U.S. foreign policy under Pope Francis, according to a new book, which details examples to… Read More

Pandemic shows problems persist in poor Americans’ home internet access

July 28, 2021

WASHINGTON (CNS) — There has been much talk in the United States on the “digital divide,” about how many — really, too many — families… Read More

Eucharist document should unite, not divide, the church, panelists advise

July 28, 2021

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, in the middle of drafting a teaching document on the Eucharist, received words of advice from a panel convened… Read More

South Korea honors Father Kapaun with country’s highest military honor

July 28, 2021

WICHITA, Kan. (CNS) — Father Emil Kapaun, a priest of the Wichita Diocese who laid down his life as a military chaplain during the Korean… Read More

The Green Knight

July 28, 2021

NEW YORK (CNS) — An Arthurian legend comes to the big screen in writer-director David Lowery’s “The Green Knight” (A24). Lovely to look at but… Read More

Ledecky gives shout-out to her grandparents after winning Olympic gold

July 28, 2021

WASHINGTON (CNS) — U.S. swimmer Katie Ledecky won the Olympic gold medal July 28 for the women’s 1,500-meter freestyle, a new event, on the heels… Read More

Trinity Washington University clears tuition debts for 540 students

July 28, 2021

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Over 40% of Trinity Washington University’s full-time undergraduate students opened their emails from the university July 23 to learn they will start… Read More

Fifth Chinese bishop ordained with both government, papal approval

July 28, 2021

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When Father Anthony Li Hui was ordained a bishop July 28 in the cathedral of the Diocese of Pingliang, China, he… Read More

Jungle Cruise

July 27, 2021

NEW YORK (CNS) — For most of its running time, the lighthearted adventure “Jungle Cruise” (Disney), adapted by director Jaume Collet-Serra from a Magic Kingdom… Read More

Catholic university grad brings passion, focus to BMX Olympic event

July 27, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — When the interview with Olympic cyclist Felicia Stancil began, the 26-year-old Indianapolis resident said it would be great if one particular story… Read More