Pope appeals for aid to Lebanon, still suffering one year after blast
August 4, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Marking the one-year anniversary of a deadly explosion in Beirut, Pope Francis said Lebanon needs concrete help — not just words… Read More
Hundreds march for voting rights, justice near U.S. Capitol; 200 arrested
August 3, 2021
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Hundreds of people marched — and over 200 of them were arrested — Aug. 2 at a “Moral Monday” rally for voting… Read More
Crises are signs that church is still alive, pope says
August 3, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Difficulties and crises within the Catholic Church are not signs of a church in decline but one that is alive and… Read More
Holy Family icon for unity, peace, begins ‘pilgrimage’ in Middle East
August 2, 2021
BEIRUT (CNS) — The pilgrimage of the icon of the Holy Family of Divine Will of Unity and Peace has begun. The icon, written by… Read More
Revised COVID-19 Plans for Catholic Schools
August 2, 2021
After receiving the Executive Order (21-175) Ensuring the Parents’ Freedom to Choose – Masks in Schools, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday, July 30,… Read More
MRS among U.S. agencies helping resettle Afghan translators, interpreters
August 2, 2021
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and its Migration and Refugee Services “are proud to have the opportunity to welcome and assist… Read More
Justice Department sues Texas as it tries to halt transport of migrants
August 2, 2021
The Biden administration filed a lawsuit July 30 against the state of Texas, trying to stop enforcement of an order aimed at migrants that it… Read More
MRS among U.S. agencies helping resettle Afghan translators, interpreters
August 2, 2021
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and its Migration and Refugee Services “are proud to have the opportunity to welcome and assist… Read More
At Angelus, pope warns against using God, others for selfish aims
August 2, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — People should seek Jesus out of genuine love, not calculated self-interest, Pope Francis said. “Why do I seek the Lord? What… Read More
UPDATE: N.J. Catholic high school alum breaks world record to win 400m hurdle gold
August 1, 2021
SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J. (CNS) — When U.S. runner Sydney McLaughlin crossed the finish line to win the gold in the 400-meter hurdles Aug. 3 in… Read More
