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
USCCB launches initiative to address polarization in U.S. society
September 7, 2021
CLEVELAND (CNS) — Polarization across society has prompted the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to launch an initiative that looks to bring people together to… Read More
Vatican releases guidance for dioceses to begin synodal path
September 7, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican has issued the preparatory document and a “handbook” for dioceses as part of the global church’s preparation for the… Read More
Where Peter is: Canonists tackle regulating papal resignation, impeded See
September 7, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — During a lengthy radio interview aired Sept. 1, Pope Francis denied reporters’ rumors of a presumed retirement, saying the idea of… Read More
Eucharist is source of joy, God’s presence, speakers tell global congress
September 7, 2021
BUDAPEST, Hungary (CNS) — The ultimate purpose of the Eucharist is mission, Mary Healy, a professor of Sacred Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in… Read More
At Angelus, pope prays for Ida victims, Afghan refugees
September 7, 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis offered prayers to the victims and families affected by Hurricane Ida, which devastated the southern and northeastern United States. Read More
Indiana Catholic takes part in national ‘Biking for Babies’ ride
September 6, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — This is the way Emily Mastronicola dreamed it would be. On the last day of a grueling, weeklong journey that tested people’s… Read More
New York fire chaplain says there are days when 9/11 ‘feels like yesterday’
September 6, 2021
BLUE POINT, N.Y. (CNS) — Father Kevin M. Smith, a veteran fire chaplain, trauma counselor and loyal friend to scores of active and retired firefighters… Read More
‘This is your heritage’: Jerusalem museum works to engage diverse groups
September 6, 2021
JERUSALEM (CNS) — When 15-year-old Ahmad Mutaseb visited the Terra Sancta Museum in the Old City, was the first time he had ever seen any… Read More
Former Diocesan Employee Sentenced in U.S. District Court
September 3, 2021
Felipe J. Estévez, bishop of the Diocese of St. Augustine (Photo by Woody Huband/St. Augustine Catholic) The U.S. Department of Justice released information on Sept. Read More