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
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