Trauma of 9/11 is also felt by immigrant Muslim population

September 8, 2021

WASHINGTON (CNS) — A century or more ago, Catholics were discriminated against seemingly at will. Signs saying “NINA” — No Irish Need Apply — the… Read More

Trauma of 9/11 is also felt by immigrant Muslim population

September 8, 2021

WASHINGTON (CNS) — A century or more ago, Catholics were discriminated against seemingly at will. Signs saying “NINA” — No Irish Need Apply — the… Read More

Queenpins

September 8, 2021

NEW YORK (CNS) — A duo of flighty amateur crooks and an ill-assorted pair of law enforcers draw laughs in the fact-based caper comedy “Queenpins”… Read More

UPDATE: Mexican Supreme Court invalidates second state law against abortion

September 8, 2021

MEXICO CITY (CNS) — The Mexican Supreme Court has invalidated a clause in a state constitution that provided protection of life “from the moment in… Read More

Mexican bishops express sorrow after Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion

September 8, 2021

MEXICO CITY (CNS) — The Mexican bishops’ conference expressed sorrow over a unanimous Supreme Court decision to decriminalize abortion, while other church leaders called on… Read More

Number of U.S. permanent deacons declined slightly, expected to increase

September 8, 2021

WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. Catholic Church in 2020 had 18,075 permanent deacons serving in ministry, a decrease of 118 deacons, less than 1%, from… Read More

Through baptism, all Christians are united and equal in Christ, pope says

September 8, 2021

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — There is no place for discrimination or divisive distinctions among people who believe in Christ, Pope Francis said during his weekly… Read More

Bill honoring abolitionist aims to expand human trafficking prevention

September 7, 2021

CLEVELAND (CNS) — Two members of Congress have introduced a bill to expand successful trafficking prevention efforts in schools and businesses. Reps. Chris Smith (R-N.J.)… Read More

Solidarity of Catholics, Muslims on 9/11 in Indianapolis continues

September 7, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — In the days following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, many American Muslims experienced an angry and sometimes violent backlash from… Read More

Celebrate the Memorial of St. Peter Claver

September 7, 2021

The likeness of St. Peter Claver is seen in stained glass at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria, Ill. Canonized in 1888, St. Peter Claver is… Read More